*taps on mike* This thing on?

[tree_talking]

*clears throat*

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SPELLING KIND:

You pore over books.

You pour syrup on pancakes.

Do not get these two confused. It could result in Unfortunate Circumstances of the Sticky book kind.

A "Whig" is a member of a colonial political party. They opposed autocratic rule. Daniel Webster was a "Whig".

A "wig" is a hairpiece.

Do not get those two confused. I often imagine that you are wearing a colonial gentleman on your head. While this may be funny, it does not make sense.

Comments

[h311ybean]

I know this is a PSA, but can I still give you an "Amen!!!"?

I'm also bothered by the whole flair/flare mixup, which occurs even in books published by reputable outfits in the United States.

Note to authors and editors: You do things with flair, while you wear things that flare!

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

Ugh, YES. It's especially heinous when it's in published works.

Just...aigh!