What is it? Set 372
"Rich Grise" wrote in message ... J Burns wrote: On 1/22/11 3:24 AM, George W Frost wrote: Well Joe, the famous "Black Box" which was invented by an Australian and is in every aeroplane, is orange. I believe the first time the world saw a famous black box was December 26, 1908. It was in Sydney, but Burns was Canadian and Johnson was American. You seem to have confused "famous 'black box'" with "'famous Black' box." One's a noun, the other's a verb. Have a Nice Day! Rich Grise, Self-Appointed Chief USENET Grammar and Syntax Police Is this an ironic post, or is it just proving the adage about Grammar Nazis? Adjectivally yours... -- Jeff R. |
What is it? Set 372
Jeff R. wrote:
"Rich Grise" wrote in message J Burns wrote: On 1/22/11 3:24 AM, George W Frost wrote: Well Joe, the famous "Black Box" which was invented by an Australian and is in every aeroplane, is orange. I believe the first time the world saw a famous black box was December 26, 1908. It was in Sydney, but Burns was Canadian and Johnson was American. You seem to have confused "famous 'black box'" with "'famous Black' box." One's a noun, the other's a verb. Have a Nice Day! Rich Grise, Self-Appointed Chief USENET Grammar and Syntax Police Is this an ironic post, or is it just proving the adage about Grammar Nazis? Adjectivally yours... Sigh. Actually, I was hoping to relate to an audience whose members are astute enough to figure out from both the heart-attack seriousness of the body of the post, coupled with that ludicrous sig, that it's inTended both as a gentle reminder (we don't want to appear uneducated, do we?) and a little goofiness, which seems to be one of my middle names. ;-) But, sometimes some harmless fun can be had at the expense of the newbies. :-) Sometime, I'll tell you about the adventures you can get into from the inside of the dreaded KILLfile! =:-O Cheers! Rich |
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