What's the difference between a kleptomaniac and a literalist?

[backtoblue]

The literalist takes things literally.

The kleptomaniac takes things, literally.

[True Dough]

1. That critical little comma

[NightWatcher]

2. Let's eat grandpa!

Let's eat, Grandpa!

[True Dough]

3. Grandpa would be some tough, sinewy meat

Not good eating!

[ProudLib72]

4. I take issue with that sign

Are they talking about the word "kids," or are they talking about flesh and blood children? But if they mean literal "kids," then they must be talking about young goats. On the other hand, they might be good grammarians but bad with word choice. However, the very first word in the sentence is a contraction. As everyone knows, contractions are considered informal. So now we have another clue to take on board, namely, the person who wrote this is using informal language. In that case, I guess using "kids" to mean "children" might pass.

How the hell am I supposed to grade this?

[True Dough]

5. Comas also matter!

Why would I write that? That's unconscionable!

[ProudLib72]

6. They posted one of these at the writing center where I tutored

"Let's eat grandma!"

There was a picture of a grandma.

I thought it was funny for about 30 seconds. Then it became increasingly annoying.

I like your version better.

Edit: There, I even recced it! Now you're up to 75%. That's passing!!!

[zanana1]

7. Please don't rain on our parade. nt