One for the grammar police!
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Now I am no english don. My grammar and spelling is, in fact, pritty s
t.
However whilst eating lunch in work watching topgear an advert came one...
Why The fk Have They Decided To Capitalise Every Single Word??
Surely someone has to check that they have at least obeyed the rules of english loosely!
Do they not have to be edited??
t. However whilst eating lunch in work watching topgear an advert came one...
Why The f
k Have They Decided To Capitalise Every Single Word??Surely someone has to check that they have at least obeyed the rules of english loosely!
Do they not have to be edited??
Edited by Slate99 on Friday 14th August 13:33
On the one hand, you are correct to be disgusted and it should have been proof read.
On the other, it attracted your attention and no doubt will be seen by hundreds of PH members. Their internet search engine rankings may even be improved as a result.
In conclusion; Calm Down Dear, Its Just A Commercial.
On the other, it attracted your attention and no doubt will be seen by hundreds of PH members. Their internet search engine rankings may even be improved as a result.
In conclusion; Calm Down Dear, Its Just A Commercial.
I don't think it matters when the lettering is part of an ad or sign.
Some companies prefer to capitalise NONE of the lettering ion their publicity material.
All they are doing is trying to write something that catches your attention.
Obviously, when writing an article or a letter, then proper rules regarding when and when not to use capitals should be adhered to.
Some companies prefer to capitalise NONE of the lettering ion their publicity material.
All they are doing is trying to write something that catches your attention.
Obviously, when writing an article or a letter, then proper rules regarding when and when not to use capitals should be adhered to.
I think they are trying to emphasise the words in an advert.......er I mean no! It's an outrage.....I won't sleep tonight......what is the world coming to...I'm so angry....aaaagggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!
Edit: You actually paused your Sky+ to photo it and start a thread..
Edit: You actually paused your Sky+ to photo it and start a thread..
Edited by TheBear on Friday 14th August 13:41
It might be a strapline but it looks completely wrong. Surely straplines should still obey the laws of the language. Could be worse, could be text talk.
Edited to add: I will sleep tonight also, There are far bigger fish to fry. My main question is that surely there is some sort of editing process that adverts should go through to stop it happening.
Edited to add: I will sleep tonight also, There are far bigger fish to fry. My main question is that surely there is some sort of editing process that adverts should go through to stop it happening.
Edited by Slate99 on Friday 14th August 13:42
Slate99 said:
It might be a strapline but it looks completely wrong. Surely straplines should still obey the laws of the language. Could be worse, could be text talk.
Edited to add: I will sleep tonight also, There are far bigger fish to fry. My main question is that surely there is some sort of editing process that adverts should go through to stop it happening.
why haven't you picked up on the capitalisation of the word 'your' or the company name?Edited to add: I will sleep tonight also, There are far bigger fish to fry. My main question is that surely there is some sort of editing process that adverts should go through to stop it happening.
Edited by Slate99 on Friday 14th August 13:42
Edited by sleep envy on Friday 14th August 13:47
To be honest, it's not that bad. At least they’ve got the comma in the right place and have spelt ‘your’ correct.
Some publishers with capitalise every word in a title or heading except for prepositions and conjunctions, especially if they are using a saying that is also an acronym. Even if you look on Microsoft Word there is an option to do this, it’s called Title Case.
Some publishers with capitalise every word in a title or heading except for prepositions and conjunctions, especially if they are using a saying that is also an acronym. Even if you look on Microsoft Word there is an option to do this, it’s called Title Case.
V8S said:
Don't get me started on Zs instead of Ss! 
Haha i thought someone would comment... It's an Americanism that is acceptable in English. But I do side with the Yanks on the use of Zs. 
As for capitaliZing (
) every letter in that ad, it would actually steer me from whatever product they were trying to peddle. Situations where you should capitalize every letter are book titles, email subjects, and from what I can remembber from school, some newspaper headlines. And then there's people using the word "refute" instead of "deny". Grrrph.
Edited by Nidjit on Friday 14th August 14:10
V8S said:
Justayellowbadge said:
V8S said:
Don't get me started on Zs instead of Ss!
Probably a good idea, as I'd wager you'd be wrong.The idea it is an Americanism is widespread but false.
Justayellowbadge said:
V8S said:
Justayellowbadge said:
V8S said:
Don't get me started on Zs instead of Ss!
Probably a good idea, as I'd wager you'd be wrong.The idea it is an Americanism is widespread but false.
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