spelling - Dangerous Intersection

A centenarian explains why we can’t spell

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:July 29, 2010
Post category:Whimsy
Post comments:1 Comment

In this two-minute video, a man who is purportedly 102 years old uses a simple flip chart to demonstrate why Americans have such trouble spelling.

Teabonics

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:March 30, 2010
Post category:American Culture
Post comments:3 Comments

This Flickr page features the spelling deficiencies displayed by many "Tea-Party" protesters. The title of the photo page: "Teabonics." The allusion is to "ebonics."

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