Some of you may not know that TML has it's own resident genius, Dr. Linkelstein, on staff. Occasionally, Doc will chime in with important bits of braininess and tidbits of wonderment.
Today's Lesson: Punctuation and Syntax
Dr. L: Der English langvidge ees very tricky. Punctuation in da written vord and inflection in da spoken vord can make all da diffrenz in da vorld. Here are two examples.
Example 1
RICHARD: I'm in the mood for chicken wings, how about you?
JAMES: I could really go for some, Dick.
Example 2
PHILLIP: These marbles smell funny. Do you put them up your bum?
ALEX: Phil! Up my ass? Please!
Dr. L: Ess you ken see, da little tings matter da most! See you next time, kids.
16 minutes ago
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