From the Grammar Police

(Submitted by Tom Peeling)

Submitted by former TV reporter Curt Fonger, Daphne, Ala.:

"The police are still inside the building, along with the shooting victim who is still dead."

Reminder: Memorial Day is not a happy day! It’s a day to remember our fallen military. How about, "Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend." (And don’t say “Happy Good Friday” or “Happy Yom Kippur.” Those also are solemn commemorations.)

Readers: "Something Went Horribly Wrong," features samples of bad writing we see nearly every day. You can participate! Be our duly deputized “grammar police:” Your motto: “To protect and correct.” Send in your photos of store signs, street signs, newspaper headlines, tweets, and so on. It doesn’t have to be a grammatical error. It can be just what we call “cowardly writing.” Include your name and home town so we properly can credit you. You're free to add a comment, although we reserve the right to edit or omit. Now get out there! Send to Eliot@eliotkleinberg.com

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