Readers share their most irritating examples of mangled English. July 21, 2011— -- intro: A self-proclaimed lexicomane (word lover), Charles Elster of San Diego, Calif., says he's "probably ...
We love the magic that comes out of the television box, truly we do. But even the best lovers can have pretty bad habits, shortcomings that surface again... and again ...
Pet peeves: Everyone has them, but not everyone shares the same ones. Maybe you’re the only one who notices when your friend snaps her gum for the hundredth time, or you still see kids flipping water ...
What is a "pet peeve"? Dictionary.com defines a pet peeve as "a particular and often continual annoyance; personal bugbear: This train service is one of my pet peeves." Some of the most common pet ...
I enjoy a vigorously ranted pet peeve as much as the next professional pundit and have shared my share here over the years. However, I’ve never had much patience for the pedantic. Here’s an example ...
“This springlike weather triggers one of my biggest peeves. Men who wear sleeveless T-shirts in public, particularly in restaurants. No one wants to see your armpit hair dangling over the table. And ...
When discussing rescuing animals, Janine Dion has been known to say, “It takes a litter.” The litter, Dion believes, are the numerous people who contribute to the success of Pet Peeves, the ...
Something is rotten in the state of CTV. If you’re a fan of streaming, you probably have a few pet peeves that take you out of the zone, like repeat ads or interruptive ad breaks. Nothing ruins a good ...
As a sports fan, I have my annoyances or pet peeves. As a Sports Fan Coach, I try to deal with them. Here are six examples. ISSUE: Cyberbully fans. They can pulverize you on social media over your ...