In which the lemons meet grammar - and lose.

[impulsereader]

Sigh.

So, there hasn't been much afoot in the travelling lemon game recently. An Australian lemon popped its head up but hasn't been heard from again, so that's something to be cheerful about (especially considering Arthur's heritage, accent abilities and professional sportsman prospects). But aside from a nibbles tray in CA, sightings have been down. This is mainly due to the drying up of my local sources, and f_m_r_l has been diligently attempting to help me out with this.

It turns out that you can - relatively cheaply considering what a small bag of artificial lemons will run you - get people to put any text you like onto a yellow mini football (of the american variety) which looks near enough to our favourite citrus fruit to make up for the fact that it may also feature a small amount of stitching detail. Also, this would mean that all I would have to do is add the individual citrus # - much less work!

Upon informing f_m_r_l of this fact and congratulating her upon her genius, I commenced to price check. I found a nice, friendly-looking site which was easy to use, had a good price, and has an online ordering process. Eureka!, I observed in my own head.

Then

I

saw

it.



Now, I know it is possible that they're being cute.

BUT I DON'T CARE.

Don't be cute about grammar or spelling.  Just don't.

I get it wrong sometimes; possibly a lot of the time.  But I'm getting it wrong because somehow it sounds right when I read it (also technology has not corrected me) and if the fact that I have gotten it wrong is pointed out to me I will fix it to the best of my ability.  I am never, ever getting grammar wrong on purpose, cute or not.

The beat, as well as the search for the perfect artificial lemon, goes on.

Peace out.

Comments

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

I applaud your integrity!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

I thank you for your support. I very much hope Douglas concurs and is arranging some spectacularly unlikely delivery of already-tagged lemons to my residence.

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

I'm certain Douglas concurs! Whether he'll actually rouse himself to provide lemons, though, is up for debate . . .

[f-m-r-l.livejournal.com]

This says it's a coffee bean, but the yellow looks lemony to me. But the reason I must post it here is the "small print" at the bottom:

"Cautions on Use
* Please by the fire place.
* There are the coin of water, you may enter the space and water. When water is used in the receipt of paper and put please."

I doubt the vendor would confuse 'your' and 'you're'.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

I can report that I have reverently placed by the fire, please.

[chloris.livejournal.com]

Heh. I don't think they are being cute. I have seen too many people do this to believe they have any idea it's even wrong. I'm quite determined Chicklet will know the difference though! We had a conversation about its and it's just yesterday.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Ugh - I do think this is just a case of them just being flat-out wrong, but it almost looked like they were putting 'your' into each of the steps so I wanted to cover all possible bases when condemning them.

?! indeed.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I'm ever so pleased (but not at all surprised) that you're on top of Chicklet's proper grasp of grammar. After all, she may be destined to be a writer. :-)

[chloris.livejournal.com]

We are very big on correct information here! Correct grammar. Correct science. Correct (as much as possible) history. No misinformation in this house if we can help it. (This comment brought to you by the new All About My Body book I've been reading Chicklet. Today's chapters were menstrual cycles and sperm production.)

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

*applauds* This is the most sensible attitude toward raising a child I can imagine.

Fun topics, you are a much braver person than I. :-)