Friday, January 16, 2009

Grammar Humor: Eats, Shoots and Leaves Calendar

Okay, so "grammar humor" may be an oxymoron. But for you fellow punctuation lovers, consider purchasing the 365-day Eats, Shoots & Leaves calendar by Lynne Truss, which is full of daily punctuation gems, such as:

Why else would they open a large play area for children, hang up a sign saying "Giant Kid's Playground", and then wonder why everyone stays away from it? (Answer: everyone is scared of the Giant Kid.)

My calendar was a gift from a co-worker who knows I love to giggle (and puzzle) over punctuation. Using the calendar is a great way to flex my grammar skills (or feel stupid) but, if nothing else, it provides a daily chuckle. Maybe it's a nerd thing...

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