chrisfpdx t1_jdbs2x1 wrote
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation is a non-fiction book written by Lynne Truss, the former host of BBC Radio 4's Cutting a Dash programme. In the book, published in 2003, Truss bemoans the state of punctuation in the United Kingdom and the United States and describes how rules are being relaxed in today's society. Her goal is to remind readers of the importance of punctuation in the English language by mixing humour and instruction.
anonny42357 t1_jdbs8ic wrote
I want that book. I didn't know I needed it, but now I do. I'm an English nerd, so it sounds amusing AF.
scw1224 t1_jddlpu6 wrote
It is a fantastic book.
theembodimentoffat t1_jdcktfo wrote
>Lynne Truss
Any relation to that failure of a PM whose tenure's only significant event was the Queen's death?
RogueIslesRefugee t1_jdg5rop wrote
Gotta love how of all things, that's what Liz is to be remembered for, heh.
theembodimentoffat t1_jdg6l9r wrote
Yeah, but any relation?
TristansDad t1_jdgk9bf wrote
I don’t think so.
theembodimentoffat t1_jdgkl4r wrote
Cool
Yoyo524 t1_jdcnibn wrote
I read that book and was hoping someone else would reference it in the comments
regrettablyold t1_jdcocqp wrote
That explanation left me in a comma.
No_Towel_8922 t1_jdd2akg wrote
Was a death sentence, common during this period.
CalypsoCooper t1_jdeaelb wrote
Yes, but what does she say about the oxford comma?
maester_t t1_jdeigbc wrote
The best Oxford Comma example I know of is the one involving strippers, JFK, and Stalin.
thetomahawk42 t1_jdfcw2q wrote
She prefers the Oxford Comma and advocates for it in the book.
Ewetootwo t1_jdev9k9 wrote
Exactly the right reference. Thank you. Moreover the plural of leaf is leaves. And of course if Toronto leaves the playoffs NHL in the early rounds they’ll once again be the Maple Loafs.
So leave the leaf alone and watch the Maple Leafs loaf about.
thebemusedmuse t1_jdewrmq wrote
I liked that book. I liked the parody of it - Eats, Shits and Leaves - better
Betta45 t1_jddui49 wrote
I love this book. I have red pen at the ready because of it.
thetomahawk42 t1_jdfcqoe wrote
It's a brilliant book! It should be mandatory reading in all schools.
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