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We all make errors, and sometimes, those errors can make us look like idiots. Especially when that error gets published out in the world, even though it likely went through a host of gatekeepers to get there. And that's why we're here. To shame those gatekeepers with an internet scarlet S. I don't expect you to be perfect. It takes a village, and every village has an idiot. But for the sake of your company's reputation, hire a village that has at least one member THAT CAN SPELL.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

When spellcheck can't save you...

I can't even imagine how difficult being in a band must be. I mean, crafting music, rehearsing, booking gigs, trying to gain some attention, gaining a little attention, fending off groupies, all of it. It must be exhausting. But sometimes, you do it. You get your name out there. You get people to recognize the work you're putting into your job. The local paper runs a story on your bandmate! That's fantastic! And they mention your name! And wait. You're what?!

This will be replacing the current dictionary definition of  "awkward."
You see? You can't just place all your trust in spellcheck. It doesn't always want you to succeed. Sometimes, it wants you to look really, really doofy in front of as many people as possible. Spellcheck is the mean girl of your computer. You can't trust it, no matter how cute it says you look in that skirt. 

*according to this website, this correction ran in the Mount Vernon edition of the Centralia Morning Sentinel in July 2011. If this is not correct, I'm happy to attribute correctly. Please let me know. 

3 comments:

  1. hahaha awesome post. totally agree! but admit that i too put way too much trust in spell check. generation thing or just lazy?

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    1. Well, it's so easy, because it's RIGHT THERE. But so is the rest of the internet!

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  2. Poor drummers get no respect. :)

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