Posted by: commonsensegirl on: February 24, 2009
After sitting through a painful seminar at work yesterday where the speaker had little to no grasp of proper grammar and pronunciation, I’ve decided to share with you the top 5 mispronunciations that make my head spin.
1. Expecially (instead of especially)
There is no X. I promise you. Quit saying it like there is.
2. Irregardless
I learned [...]
Posted by: commonsensegirl on: February 23, 2009
Not convincing, and a waste of time.
Yes, actors and actresses are important. They make great films. They entertain us. They fill the tabloids and weeklies with their ridiculous personal antics. And for a select few of them, they are genuinely talented artists who make an impact on the world through the roles the play.
With that [...]
Posted by: commonsensegirl on: February 3, 2009
As a person who works in marketing, I understand the value in creating something catchy that will allow your brand, product or service to take off. Being top of mind is essential, and something all most marketing professionals strive for.
However, jingles are an aspect of advertising that I have never quite understood. Yes, most of [...]
