Lucid Lunacy

November 25, 2008

Grammar Pun = Grampun?

Filed under: Books — lucidlunatic @ 11:24 pm
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Has anyone out there read the book Eats Shoots and Leaves? It’s hilarious and, perhaps, informative if you haven’t.

I was recently reminded of it when I came up with the following conversation in my head. Not sure if I’ll use it in anything, or what I’ll use it in.

“Yes, but where does all the money come from?”

With the response of either:

“A number of people I imagine.”

or

“A number of people, I imagine.”

Consider the difference.

3 Comments »

  1. Here’s a famous one:
    A woman without her man is nothing.
    or
    A woman: without her, man is nothing.
    (You can choose which meaning you prefer).

    Comment by donstuff — November 26, 2008 @ 12:21 am

  2. haha, I love grammar puns! I’m actually reading a book a week for the next year and this week’s book is called Woe Is I which is all about grammar. Good times.

    http://www.fourbooksamonth.wordpress.com

    Comment by Phil Sharp — November 26, 2008 @ 2:00 am

  3. I should, may get the book :D

    Comment by Chirag — November 26, 2008 @ 2:44 am


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