Cranky.

Sep 08, 2006 09:04

Pet peeve:

When people tag photos as "_____ and I." It's "me," people. ME.

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bluegreensmoke September 8 2006, 14:47:10 UTC
Two posts in three days? My head is spinning. Should we/I (not me) be concerned?

Did I ever tell you that when I tried to do that user interest picture meme, one of the pictures that came up was actually a picture of you? The meme generator must've picked it because of whatever name you originally gave it. I was slightly taken aback. :)

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ignote September 8 2006, 15:16:49 UTC
Hey, lock your doors! A A bank was robbed this morning, and the robber is armed and on the loose. O_o

WTF, right?

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notemily September 8 2006, 15:46:08 UTC
but what if it's short for "_____ and I... are the people in this picture"?

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txvoodoo September 8 2006, 18:15:21 UTC
then it's correct. You're right - to find the correct word, extend the sentence. Example - choose the correct one:

"The person is this photo is me/I."

Here's a good guide: http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutgrammar/meandi

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txvoodoo September 8 2006, 18:13:10 UTC
*bows before your grammar acumen*

I loathe that, as well. It's even worse when you hear people doing it on TV. How can they not hear that it sounds horrible?

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