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February 17, 2009

Dangerous Punctuation

Last week's Priesthood/Relief Society lesson was really good. I read it before church and felt that I knew enough about the subject that I could participate well in class. Since I started attending this ward the brother who was teaching, joined the church 5 years ago, has taught every lesson except the first Sunday lesson for February. He is not part of the Elders Quorum Presidency so he must have the assignment so that he can grow his testimony and understanding of the gospel. He doesn't read the best but does prepare before church meetings. He started off with, "Brethren today's lesson is on The Great Apostrophe." I just about lost it. How do you get apostrophe out of the word apostasy? When he read the word apostatize it was like he used that word everyday but just couldn't get apostasy to come out right. This isn't the first time that he adds or takes away letters to create a word that is somewhat similar to the word he should be reading. I don't mean to make fun because I know he tries but this was just too funny not to share.

4 comments:

Nancy said...

That's a good one! I'd have had a hard time not laughing too.

ldsjaneite said...

Does an English major/editor's heart good. Ha ha!

mindy said...

You mean it isn't the Great Apostrophe? And all this time...very funny!

86d_Gamer said...

I think the term "The Great Apostrophe" is nearly correct. It would mean that there was a conjunction of some sort or something being possessed. Something like Dark Ages', except all you get is a really big apostrophe and no description prior to.

Nevertheless, it does seem to be an enriching experience in punctuation.