There is a blog for almost everything these days, literally (hahaha, someone is cringing right now). Here is one about apostrophe abuse and one about quotation mark misuse. While I admire the creativeness of these bloggers, at the same time I wonder about the degree of obsession that drives a person to set up an entire blog devoted to correcting one type of linguistic or grammatical mistake. But I considered starting one for the use of the word “like”…

“…and §257b Section 7 of Commandment 9 says…”

Scene – hotel room

Anja: These blinds don’t close all the way; there is still a sliver of light coming through.
John: You know, they say closing your eyes is a very effective way of shutting out light.
Anja: You know, they say closing your mouth is a very effective way of shutting up.

Scene – Small German restaurant in Western Wisconsin

Anja: What is it he difference between french fries and American fries?
Waitress: American fries are fried potatoes.