Making fun of friends' grammar

O-Trap · 2019-03-05T13:17:06-05:00

A couple that my wife and I are friends with make wall-hanging art pieces. When we found out we were pregnant, they made us a custom one. It was very nice -- very thoughtful. We did appreciate it. However, the piece says that we're so grateful for what God "have gave" us. Every time I see it, I poke at it, saying something like, "God sure do done did gaven her to us." This usually evokes a response like, "You're such an asshole." Is that an asshole thing to do, or is it innocent a...

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You are an asshole, but this doesn't make you one; it's harmless and innocent

It's a dick thing to do, even though they're not there to be hurt by it

What's wrong with "have gave?"

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Zunardo

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Wed, Mar 13, 2019 12:00 PM Mar 13, 2019 12:00 PM

Lol.

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Wed, Mar 13, 2019 3:30 PM Mar 13, 2019 3:30 PM

posted by justincredible
I hope their not English teachers.

Elementary teachers, so low-level English IS in the curriculum they teach.

Also ... nice ...

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Wed, Mar 13, 2019 3:49 PM Mar 13, 2019 3:49 PM

Any educator who doesn't demand proper English, grammar, spelling, etc. is a f**king moron, in my book. Not to say that we all don't make mistakes, but you should still demand it of yourself.

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