A Murphy, a Melvin, and a Wedgie (rebroadcast) - 29 March 2011

<p>[This episode first aird March 13, 2010.]<br /><br />When it comes to joining Facebook affinity groups, grammar lovers have lots of choices. Take, for example, the group whose motto is Punctuation saves lives. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lets-eat-Grandma-or-Lets-eat-Grandma-Punctuation-saves-lives/276265851258 It's called  Let's Eat Grandma!'" or "Let's eat, Grandma! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lets-eat-Grandma-or-Lets-eat-Grandma-Punctuation-saves-lives/276265851258 Martha and Grant talk about their favorite tongue-in-cheek "Facebook groups for grammar lovers." Also this week: when to use "apostrophes," whether to distinguish between "bring and take," and the "difference between a murphy and a wedgie."<br /><br />Martha and Grant share some favorite Facebook groups:<br /><br />Ambrose Bierce was the baddest-ass lexicographer who ever lived.<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=I+judge+you+when+you+use+poor+grammar&init=quick#!/group.php?gid=2209136261&ref=ts<br /><br />I judge you when you use poor grammar.<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209553478&ref=search&sid=730080987.3196765532..1 <br /><br />I judge you when you call acceptable usage 'poor grammar.'<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=punctuation+saves+lives&init=quick#!/group.php?gid=44033721482&ref=ts<br /><br />What are grammar? <br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272109356251&ref=search&sid=730080987.1532898575..1#!/group.php?v=wall&ref=search&gid=272109356251<br /><br />People Who Always Have To Spell Their Names For Other People <br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=what+are+grammar&init=quick#!/group.php?gid=2221197812&ref=ts<br /><br />Of course, you can also find "A Way with Words" on Facebook:<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/#!/waywordradio?ref=ts.<br /><br />Ever notice how you can sing the lyrics of "Amazing Grace" to the theme from "Gilligan's Island" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WbnDN14tw8 -- or for that matter, to The House of the Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v