40 Instances Where Word Crimes Were Brought To Light By The English Language Police, Shared By This Facebook Community

"Bride Under Construction?"

Damjan
  • Published in Funny
40 Instances Where Word Crimes Were Brought To Light By The English Language Police, Shared By This Facebook Community

Have you ever wondered how many "c's" and "m's" are present in the word "accommodate"? And does the word "acquire" actually contain a "c"?

At first glance, these questions might seem straightforward when the words are right in front of you. However, English spelling has a way of deceiving even the most adept individuals.

It's interesting to note that most people tend to overlook misspelled words in the text, but the impact of such errors becomes strikingly apparent when they are displayed, for instance, on a shop window while you're driving around. Native English speakers and writers all encounter their own set of challenging words.

For some, the doubling of a particular letter can be infuriating, such as in the case of "aggression" versus "agression." Meanwhile, others fall into the trap of perceiving an additional letter that simply isn't there, as seen in the confusion between "imitate" and "imitate."

These linguistic dilemmas often arise due to the non-phonetic nature of the English language. Enter the realm of the "English Language Police" Facebook page, where word crimes and grammatical blunders are gathered from the wild.

Embark on a delightful journey through the countless amusing examples shared by the community, and be sure to give your thumbs-up to your favorite ones. While you're at it, don't hesitate to disclose your utmost language pet peeve.

Use them wisely

Use them wiselyPexels

1. "Water Music"

1. Anindya Roychowdhury

2. Bill Posters

2. Bill PostersJake Schouten

3. Bride under repair

3. Bride under repairJar Raj Grover

4. Perfect for that Karen in your life!

4. Perfect for that Karen in your life!Jonathan Good

5. Hilarious!

5. Hilarious!Dawson Delamar

6. That's harsh, man!

6. That's harsh, man!Silver Elephant

7. Ever wondered how to keep those pesky thieves at bay?

7. Ever wondered how to keep those pesky thieves at bay?VidE27

8. Do not walk on the water

8. Do not walk on the waterJar Raj Grover

9. Please

9. PleaseRobert Mark

10. Witty indeed

10. Witty indeedCorrie Katczynski

11. Can we give the poor guy a break?

11. Can we give the poor guy a break?Jar Raj Grover

12. It was banned?

12. It was banned?Emmay McDonald

13. Ok, good

13. Ok, goodJar Raj Grover

14. Blow job stool

14. Blow job stoolvisegripandducttape

15. Hmmm

15. HmmmLinda Silverman Shefler

16. Musk required

16. Musk requiredDaniel Rogers

17. A sticky situation

17. A sticky situationSael-er

18. The Four Apostrophe’s

18. The Four Apostrophe’sVincent Turner

19. Thanks but no

19. Thanks but noGary Kimler

20. Flowers produce eggs

20. Flowers produce eggsRich_Dtony

21. Pretty intimidating

21. Pretty intimidatingitzme89

22. Can you eat non-customers at the tables?

22. Can you eat non-customers at the tables?Malka Wolf

23. Uh, ok

23. Uh, okGary Kimler

24. The sign

24. The signCorrie Katczynski

25. This way

25. This wayBernard Rumbold

26. Dognuts?

26. Dognuts?Adam Alnafusi

27. Crafter's fail

27. Crafter's failAngela M. Dallas

28. Let's hope the burger Is good

28. Let's hope the burger Is goodBoyko Bonev

29. Seasoned baby

29. Seasoned babyJar Raj Grover

30. What an Ad

30. What an AdMarcy Bauman

31. Disturbing meaning

31. Disturbing meaningNicholas del Cioppo

32. I'll just wait for a clearance sale

32. I'll just wait for a clearance saleGilbert Cockton

33. Congratulations!

33. Congratulations!Pina Vyas

34. Ha ha

34. Ha haStacy DeMeo Robbin

35. Unique criteria

35. Unique criteriaZoya Rubina Usmani

36. Misogynists

36. MisogynistsThe Interior

37. And how many fake ones?

37. And how many fake ones?Marcy Bauman

38. With the price of gas these days...

38. With the price of gas these days...Dex Amoroso

39. Home maid cafe

39. Home maid cafeAlastair John Stewart

40. Where is Agian?

40. Where is Agian?David Levy

So, my fellow language enthusiasts, let us cherish the quirks and embrace the laughter that arises from our linguistic adventures. As we navigate the maze of English spelling, let us remember that it is in these very peculiarities that the beauty of language resides.

These word crimes, displayed proudly on the stages of shop windows and text messages, become anecdotes that bind us together, fueling our shared laughter and camaraderie. So, let our spirits remain high as we continue our journey, discovering the wonders and curiosities that punctuate our everyday lives.

Damjan