• edgemaster72@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Why commas matter:

    “Try burning this one (comma) asshole!” = burn the flag on the shirt

    “Try burning this one asshole!” = I dare you to light this traitor on fire

    • grue@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Commas matter, but that particular reasoning sounds more like you’re arguing they don’t!