Bad grammar and I

I'm no grammar genius, but does anybody notice how often people destroy the use of "and I" vs "and me" in the English language? I think American public schools have a tendency to say "ALWAYS 'and I' " without really giving a reason, and NEVER really teaching the alternative. Thing is (I'm sure you guys know this):

• "and I" replaces where you'd put "I"; [Bob and I went to the store]
• "and me" replaces "me"; [Here's a picture of Bob and me]

 
It's just a common error that seems to get made ALL the time.

My pet peeve is the rampant convolving of "bring" and "take". Not to mention the abomination that is "brung". "That" versus "which" bugs me, too, but it's sufficiently gray to let it slide.
 
batsbrew, you mis-spelled "SPELLING". It should have been spelled "G-R-A-M-M-A-R", as that is the thread topic. You're welcome. (clicks heels and salutes)

What gets me is when someone uses the word "less" when it should have been "fewer."  If I could see that less, I would have fewer times when I would be irritated. 

 
(HTH  )

I am forever barred from complaining about any and all of the examples of bad grammar I see and hear. For once, a very long time ago, when I was a lad I eagerly regaled a few friends about a new book I had just finished that I (genuinely) both enjoyed immensely and found intellectually stimulating on the atrocious state of the English language. Its author was the famous film critic and curmudgeon, John Simon. And the book was entitled, "Paradigms Lost". Only, as I had not yet read Milton's tome to which the title paid homage, and quite plainly did not "get it", I pronounced it Pair-ah-Dijums Lost. It remains one of the true horrors and nadirs of my life and shall forever be both "a stone in my shoe" and a reminder of what it truly feels like to be hoist on ones own pitard. In short, it stings.

yorolpal
I am forever barred from complaining about any and all of the examples of bad grammar I see and hear. For once, a very long time ago, when I was a lad I eagerly regaled a few friends about a new book I had just finished that I (genuinely) both enjoyed immensely and found intellectually stimulating on the atrocious state of the English language. Its author was the famous film critic and curmudgeon, John Simon. And the book was entitled, "Paradigms Lost". Only, as I had not yet read Milton's tome to which the title paid homage, and quite plainly did not "get it", I pronounced it Pair-ah-Dijums Lost. It remains one of the true horrors and nadirs of my life and shall forever be both "a stone in my shoe" and a reminder of what it truly feels like to be hoist on ones own pitard. In short, it stings.

There are far more important issues in life to be concerned about. Bad grammar isn't one of them
 
There are millions of people born with mild autism, or due to a terrible accident -- they may initially look fine to you and I, but have terrible issues coping with school (learning and peers) - sadly this continues throughout their life in general.  I have met some of the most kindhearted people who are either mildly or severely autistic, some have a natural talent for arts and music. As a young kid, I performed (piano/vocal) with many other kids (talent group of various musicians and dancers) to raise money for the disadvantage and for other charities.
 
I did not do well at school (won't elaborate), an unfortunate part of my family's genes (I rather not talk about here). I most certainly do know first-hand what it is like to be subjected to prejudice and bullying. But that didn't not stop me from pursuing a professional career in music. All my entire life -- music has been a source of great enjoyment and reward for me.  
 
 
 

craigb
True, there are things far worse than using bad grammar.  Listening to rap for example. 

 
I think you misspelled "the gated snare", Craig 

I often see the word "worse" used incorrectly whereas they should be using "worst".
 
"worse" is used when comparing two of something. One is worse than the other one.
"worst" is used when comparing three or more of something. One is the worst of the three or more.

Let's put it this way. When I was 5 or 6, she and I would watch the Lawrence Welk show on their black and white TV. Other than that, I don't think anyone ever dared ask her for her age. Well, they never asked a second time. Whenever anyone asked my grandfather for that info, he'd suddenly have somewhere else to be. 
 
 

sharke


I'm shocked at how many people are substituting "of" for "have" these days, e.g. "I shouldn't of done that."

That's the one that really irritates me. My own daughter does it, and I cringe.