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re: Amazing how many people don't know how to spell "A Lot"

Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:40 am to
Posted by TimeOutdoors
AK
Member since Sep 2014
12123 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:40 am to
I want to buy a lot so I can build a home. Did I do it write?
Posted by FCP
Delta State Univ. - Fightin' Okra
Member since Sep 2010
4800 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:40 am to
Ironic considering how many technology-based writing aides are available. Hell, even typing the work "alot" in TD produces a red squiggly.

Part of my job requires reading technician notes. These are blue collar dudes mostly under the age of 40. Primarily high school grads with a few dropouts and a little college. Their notes are typed via iPhone/iPad. It sometimes feels like I'm reading another language.
Posted by hojo
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2005
1366 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:41 am to
Malik "Nabors" makes me crazy for some reason.

He's the best wide receiver in the country. It should be easy to get right as much as he's talked about.
Posted by sidewalkside
rent free in yo head
Member since Sep 2021
1711 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:42 am to
This too
Posted by Deek
Moores Bridge, AL
Member since Sep 2013
745 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:51 am to
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blowing hoe many people


Also amazing how many people don't proof read before posting.
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
18997 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 11:56 am to
Misuse of number/amount should be a criminal offense.
The number of people who get it right is painfully sad.
I'm happy to be part of an elite group.
Posted by fleurdelis
Winchestertonfieldville
Member since Nov 2008
296 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:05 pm to
quote:

Part of my job requires reading technician notes. These are blue collar dudes mostly under the age of 40. Primarily high school grads with a few dropouts and a little college. Their notes are typed via iPhone/iPad. It sometimes feels like I'm reading another language.


Same! Sometimes I cringe reading RFIs from the guys in the field. It’s kind of scary that they can’t compose a complete sentence but they’re out there building chemical plants and refineries.

Some others that get me are how many people don’t know the difference between are and our and want and won’t
Posted by BhamBlazeDog
Birmingham
Member since Aug 2018
3773 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:07 pm to
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Amazing how many people don't know how to spell "A Lot"


You could add "a part/apart" to this as well.

Example, "I am so happy to be apart of this organization" when really they mean a part of.

Bottom line, people are stupid.
Posted by tigernurse
Member since Dec 2005
30395 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:08 pm to
The Alot is Better Than You at Everything



If youve never heard of or read any of Allie Brosh's blogs/books, you are missing out.

She is HILARIOUS.
Posted by MikeyWM97
Ruston
Member since Aug 2022
179 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:19 pm to
This post was edited on 10/26/23 at 12:20 pm
Posted by Marciano1
Marksville, LA
Member since Jun 2009
18465 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:33 pm to
English is a stupid language.

stream = streamed
dream = dreamt (not dreamed)

house = houses
mouse = mice (not mouses)
Posted by This Far
Chicago
Member since Jul 2016
69 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:35 pm to
Bet it’s a lot of the same genius baws who drive 95 up your butt. I don’t want to be a part of that Mensa club.
Posted by KILGUS
Member since Aug 2014
452 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 12:44 pm to
I've noticed a ton of people struggle with to/too/two, too.
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
59081 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 1:01 pm to
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Part of my job requires reading technician notes. These are blue collar dudes mostly under the age of 40. Primarily high school grads with a few dropouts and a little college. Their notes are typed via iPhone/iPad. It sometimes feels like I'm reading another language.


God bless you. You must be a saint. I don't think I could do this.
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
59081 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 1:02 pm to
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English is a stupid language.


No, it's the perfect blend of Romance language influences with Germanic influences. The best of both worlds.
Posted by tigersmanager
Member since Jun 2010
7485 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 1:10 pm to
Grammar Nazis are the biggest pussies by a lot
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
4327 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 1:40 pm to
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Ironic considering how many technology-based writing aides are available. Hell, even typing the work "alot" in TD produces a red squiggly.


But it still can’t tell that you mean “word” and not “work.”
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
13965 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 1:44 pm to

I have three people at work who say "Pacifically" instead of "specifically"
Posted by FreeState
Member since Jun 2012
3186 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 2:23 pm to
Does "hoe" mean "how? because you confused me.
Posted by sqerty
AP
Member since May 2022
5117 posts
Posted on 10/26/23 at 2:28 pm to
Irregardlessly, I pacifically type alot as oneword.
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