From 033bb20ac876311b9c770ddfdcdf940f33afe60e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mjfernez Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:03:55 -0400 Subject: Add fun Also add grammar writing fixes... again --- thoughts/syntax/my-worst-habit.html | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'thoughts/syntax') diff --git a/thoughts/syntax/my-worst-habit.html b/thoughts/syntax/my-worst-habit.html index 7d7698b..05a7cb4 100644 --- a/thoughts/syntax/my-worst-habit.html +++ b/thoughts/syntax/my-worst-habit.html @@ -16,8 +16,8 @@

Overuse of parentheses, by far.

Why is this a bad thing? Parentheses, as read by most readers, tend to contain additional superfluous information when read. So naturally, the mind tends to pay less attention to what's inside (or at least my mind does). I also believe it represents some repressed psychological trauma, since a Professor once circled how many times I abused the double dash, "--", and I haven't quite felt comfortable using it since--unless it feels right.

The punctuation works in that last example, but relying on it leads to bad habits, and usually, sentences that droll on for far longer than welcome. Consider the following example from Naked Lunch:

The parentheses and double dash work all right in that last paragraph, but relying on it leads to bad habits, and usually, sentences that droll on for far longer than welcome. Consider the following example from Naked Lunch:

Doc Browbeck was party inna second part. A retired abortionist and junk
 pusher (he was a veterinarian actually) recalled to service during the
 manpower shortage. Well, Doc had been in the hospital kitchen all
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