Miscellaneous

If you read this blog, then you may be more Caucasian than you care to admit. It seems that number 99 on the list of stuff white people like is grammar. Why?

White people love rules. It explains why so they get upset when people cut in line, why they tip so religiously and why they become lawyers. But without a doubt, the rule system that white people love the most is grammar. It is in their blood not only to use perfect grammar but also to spend significant portions of time pointing out the errors of others.

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If you wish to gain the respect of a white person, it?s probably a good idea that you find an obscure and debated grammar rule such as the ?Oxford Comma? and take a firm stance on what you believe is correct. This is seen as more productive and forward thinking that simply stating your anger at the improper use of ?it?s.?