When couples take marriage vows,Watch The Temptation of Kimono (2009) they promise to stand by each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do them part—but they don't generally promise to stand by each other through differing views on grammar.
However, as all English majors know, grammar debates can get ugly. A recent cartoon by TheNew Yorker's Emily Flake perfectly captures how one of the most agonizing debates between grammar nerds might even manage to get in the way of a marriage.
SEE ALSO: 22 actual headlines from Trump's first month that sadly weren't written by 'The Onion'The cartoon features a woman in conversation with a divorce attorney or counselor of some sort. You can tell from the woman's face and crossed arms that she's discussing a serious matter, yet the man is holding his hand out towards her, almost as if to prevent her from commenting further.
So what's this serious matter they're chatting about?
Welp, the caption simply reads: "I'm sorry, but refusing to use an Oxford comma isn't really grounds for divorce."
View this post on Instagram
The New Yorkerdramatically added, "We beg to differ," representing the two sides in one of the most vicious grammar-related debates of all time.
But hey, if the mighty little Oxford comma has the power to become a determining factor in a court case, it might be a good idea to find out if you and your significant other see eye-to-eye on the controversial serial comma before making any serious commitments.
Topics Comics
Shop Owala's Memorial Day Sale for 30% off tumblers
Another nor'easter set to cripple travel, trigger thundersnow
Milo Ventimiglia taught me about fire safety. Here's what I learned.
Comcast is increasing Xfinity internet speeds in the northeast
This is the fattest of the extremely fat bears
What the hell is up with those bizarre Fox News Apple alerts?
Geek Squad and the FBI have worked together for at least a decade
Mashable takes Austin: Here’s where you can find the Mashable team during SXSW 2018
Apple is actively looking at AI search for Safari
China's Tiangong
Mary Shows Up
Tom from Netflix's 'Queer Eye' is back together with Abby
Landmarks around the world light up for International Women's Day
New satirical 'beer for girls' becomes what it's trying to mock
How to Settle Down with Dystopia
The Clippers celebrate International Women's Day with...Ayn Rand?
Comcast is increasing Xfinity internet speeds in the northeast
Dark web marketplace AlphaBay's spokesperson pleaded guilty
'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 4: Why Ellie sings 'Take on Me'
Notifications are broken. Here's how Apple and Google can fix them
Hello, World! Part Two: Eliza?!!?!?! by Sheila HetiTesla recalls 200,000 cars due to camera bug, but it's already fixedShopping Diary by Adrienne Raphel26 lawmakers defend Energy Department scientists against TrumpThe Review’s Review: Real Housewives Edition by The Paris ReviewThe Review’s Review: Real Housewives Edition by The Paris ReviewHonor launches its superUnconditional Death Is a Good Title by Bernadette MayerFrom Our Summer 1976 Issue: A List of Remarkably Silly Names26 lawmakers defend Energy Department scientists against TrumpFrom Our Summer 1976 Issue: A List of Remarkably Silly NamesThe Ritz of the Bayou: Nancy Lemann’s ShabbyHas Henry James Put Me in This Mood? by Donna DennisObama trumps Trump and permanently bans Arctic drilling ahead of inaugurationKickoff: The World Cup by Jonathan WilsonHow to watch Michigan vs. Iowa basketball livestreams: Game time, streaming deals, and moreGenres for War: Writers in Ukraine on Literature by Zarina ZabriskyMicrosoft Gaming lays off 1,900 — and the internet is mad at Xbox head Phil SpencerHello, World! Part Four: George Dorn by Sheila HetiDoes It Have to Be That Way?: A Conversation with Elif Batuman by Maria Dimitrova O, the horror! Ranking the Toronto Film Festival's Midnight Madness movies This is your first glimpse of future Volkswagen EVs The newest controversial Silicon Valley startup wants to buy a stake in your home This is what a comet disintegrating in space looks like Boy grew out his gorgeous mane to make wigs for cancer patients An iPhone 7 has already made it to this man in the remote outback Teacher lowers grade for Native American students who sat during Pledge of Allegiance Cubs' president wears a fake mustache, is recognized immediately Chicago officer indicted three years after firing on group of black teens You won't have to wait much longer to replace your recalled Note7 'Westworld' could be the cure for your 'Game of Thrones' nostalgia This man embarked on an insane international quest for the new iPhone iOS 10 gets more Snapchat 8 thoughts we have while on our periods at work Watch Leslie Jones watch 'Captain America' and feel your soul rise with joy Thieves with rotten luck rob iPhone delivery truck, get 900 iPhone 5s and jail time Corey Feldman dressed like the Grim Reaper for a bizarre 'Today' performance Your dreams of pooping in a solid gold toilet are now a reality Google had a glorious explanation for this cow's blurred face in Street View Social Good Summit 2016: How to take part in the #2030NOW conversation
3.0044s , 10131.8359375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Watch The Temptation of Kimono (2009)】,Exquisite Information Network