With language experts like Mark Twain and Merriam-Webster on one side of us and that guy who always says, "uh, you meant figuratively" when you try to tell a funny story on the other — let's literally dive into the linguistic fray in The Literally Edition.
Well done. I liked that you started with Twain. I recently published (in toto) his essay The Awful German Language. I doubt anyone read the whole thing, but if you're literally brave... https://jhardycarroll.substack.com/p/how-to-be-funny
This is great—and I wholeheartedly agree with your enlightened grammar/word use policy. The only time I correct things now is if it's in some kind of corporate communication and I am being paid to make sure things look/sound right.
Well done. I liked that you started with Twain. I recently published (in toto) his essay The Awful German Language. I doubt anyone read the whole thing, but if you're literally brave... https://jhardycarroll.substack.com/p/how-to-be-funny
This is great—and I wholeheartedly agree with your enlightened grammar/word use policy. The only time I correct things now is if it's in some kind of corporate communication and I am being paid to make sure things look/sound right.
Otherwise, vibe and let vibe.
Literally loved this! 😂