Style notes
It's been noted by some of our commenters (recently in comments here) that some of our posts include English spellings (such as "humour" and so forth). I have been adhering to American spellings, if only because that's reflexively what ends up on the screen when I start typing a word. This is a problem, however, because every publication needs to hold to consistent spelling, grammar and punctuation style. So I believe this situation necessitates the first-ever meeting of the Americans Amuck style committee.
Given that I have tended to adhere to American spellings, I will argue for such.
Mrs. W, given that she seems to waver toward English spellings, will argue for that alternative.
Chairing the meeting will be a nice bottle of Bordeaux.
Whoever's still awake after three hours wins.
Given that I have tended to adhere to American spellings, I will argue for such.
Mrs. W, given that she seems to waver toward English spellings, will argue for that alternative.
Chairing the meeting will be a nice bottle of Bordeaux.
Whoever's still awake after three hours wins.
posted by Smitty Werbenmanjensen at 11:18 AM
18 Comments:
While a bottle of Bordeaux no doubt makes a great style arbiter, what you really need at a time like this is an EDITOR. And you know where to find one.
During the meeting of the minds (moderated by the Bordeaux) research English spellings for some terms/phrases from days gone by, such as "boomerisms", "slushbowls" and "fragrance ala cloey". Oh, the blogs I could share on ole' kemptonslim.
I agree with CHB. My earlier comments were not a criticism, just an observation. I would certainly be the last one to endorse obeying anything that Smitty has to say. But I think you should still drink the Bordeaux.
When is the meeting?
OK, who is the anonymous commenter above? Somebody who knows me well, although my chief suspect denies ....
We had a bottle of claret last night, but we were too caught up watching Futurama to discuss the proper spellings.
The chief suspect is indeed curious himself.......sounds like a connoisseur of "beef and cheddar".....
How did you come upon this blog?
We know who he is. And his email has been taken by force!
Seems as though I've caused Ole' Smitty to raise an eye. I'd hate to think I caused him to drink a bottle of straight Vermouth over the situation, which, by the way, I've seen him do.
Careful, anonymous, (if that is your real name, Duke) my family reads this blog too!
Yeah, but times gone by...past is past! Don't worry, I won't tell the REAL interesting stuff...
Oh, Lord.
Well, I suppose it happens to all celebrities sooner or later ....
Smitty doesn't the STAR or other tabloids when he's got friend like me to smear his "good name". Don't worry, Smitty, I'll impose a gag order on myself.
A "celebrity?" I really don't think that 10 people reading your blog makes you a celebrity. All of this sounds so adolescent male to me!
Oh, heavens, I was joking.
"Oh, Lord," "Oh, heavens?" These phrases certainly don't sound like someone who would have a, shall we say, "checkered" past. This Anonymous sounds like he's just blowing smoke.
I'm not so sure about that, MK. It could be someone with a checkered past who is now seeking redemption. Someone with a name like Smitty is likely to be somewhat shady.
what you people with the weird last name need is a style guide. I reckon you can pick one up on Ebay from time to time.
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