#grammar tricks

[grammartricks]

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON

I recently purchased one of the first pieces of art I ever had. It's a graphic piece, commissioned by the British Army, which states in bold, loud words: "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON."

I didn't know any of the context when I purchased this piece, but I inherently loved the message, and the juxtaposition of how it was conveyed. I can't listen to a three-by-two-foot sign in all caps and on a red background telling me to remain calm. The presentation itself implies a sense of insecurity, although the crown shows a sign of integrity. But then I beg the question, "Why shouldn't I be calm?" And thus I begin to panic.

But the wikipedia "false-fact" etymology is way more interesting. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Calm_And_Carry_On

[grammartricks]

Did you know that the mind naturally gravitates toward numerals while reading?

In the luxury transportation industry, while ordering a certain amount of services, a planner will relay the following formula: "I will need two (2) limousines to spot at..."

My issue here is that the spelling of the word, the parenthesis -- all of the extra so-called attention to detail that surrounds this numeral are wildly frivolous. If I want two, I want 2. After all, does this make you more focused on the mystery word?

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It's just human nature to read what is written. Numbers are familiar with us, just as are key words or phrases in research. This is my movement on any further amendments to the English language rulebook:

Either write 2 or two, and always mean what you say. My child is turing 2 does not mean my child is turning two.

When you say, "Bring 2 condoms, I dun wanna get that guurl preggo," you're speaking clearly and effectively for two reasons: you've outlined and brought attention to the main point (2 condoms), and you're also speaking in the common jargon of your youth (ba ha ha).

I've made some grammatical errors in this post. They're intentional, i will assure you.