*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

[bookworm1225.livejournal.com]

Here's another one to add to your list: rein/reign.

Lately, I'm seeing many people talking about things like "'reigning' in their enthusiasm." *tsks*

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

Oh, ugh, I forgot about that one. Heh, it seems every time I post one of these, people come up with MORE. :)