People tell me we live in a post-spelling world. They're wrong.
Typos are a part of life (looking at you, all three of my books), but that doesn't mean they're harmless.
- Spelling mistake on your sign? I can't concentrate and I don't trust you anymore.
- Spelling mistake on your menu? I'm not eating this food, God knows what's in it.
- SPELLING MISTAKES IN AN EMAIL FROM A TEACHER? I cannot. I am dead. I died.
Context matters. An unintelligible text from a friend or a kid? Who gives a shit. But a spelling error on a conference banner makes me shudder. A sign where English is clearly a second language? No problem. But a misspelled word on a fertility clinic homepage... stay the fuck away from my ovaries.
Merry Christmas.
PS - Keen to see the results of yesterday's Unpopular Opinion poll? While opinion 2 (prioritise finding a partner in early adulthood) took a strong early lead, it's only *just* ahead now. At the time of writing this, votes were split: 45% to "women should have higher aspirations than motherhood and marriage" and 55% to "find a partner early." Interesting stuff! If you didn't vote, read the opinion, then add yours to the mix. Thanks for playing!
🎄 About 24 Days of Unpopular Opinions
This December, I'm calling bullshit, to keep you sane over the silly season. Over 24 days, I'll share 24 unpopular opinions - like an advent calendar, but filled with controversy instead of chocolate. Share widely to whoever else needs this.
Catch up on unpopular opinions you might have missed:
December 1: You don't have a strategy
December 2: CEOs are tiny babies
December 3: Women should be ugly and mean
December 4: Leaders are dry drunks
December 5: Conspiracy theorists are right
December 6: We should tell people to shut up
December 7: We should lose our Internet privileges
December 8: Self-help is a con
December 9: There's no right answer
December 10: Play the power game
December 13: We need to talk about class
December 14: Kiwis don't work hard
December 16: Money comes first
December 17: You're not important
December 18: You're stuck with yourself
