“Whom” is the most useless, confusing, and unnecessary word in the English language. It should be limited to use only in legal mumbo-jumbo such as “to whom it may concern” and “ipso facto”.
Which do you prefer: “To whom did he give it?” or “Who’d he give it to?” Notice the last example ends with a preposition which is not a proper word to end a sentence with.
I prefer silliness such as:Would you sue Sioux City Sue or Cindy Lou Who or that boy named Sue who Stole my Isuzu while I waited in a queue to buy me some Roux?
Catfeet Premium Member about 13 years ago
Sounds like Hugh’s crew will soon be blue when Lou’s attorneys turn the screw…and Dr. Seuss will cook his goose!
JoanHelen about 13 years ago
LOL I love this one!
runar about 13 years ago
Dr. Seuss was a cranky old curmudgeon. Nobody gets that from his books, but if you ever had to work with him, you’d know.
spirit2002 about 13 years ago
Next they will sue Horton for hearing a Who.
Fan o’ Lio. about 13 years ago
Who’s on first !
Fan o’ Lio. about 13 years ago
“Whom” is the most useless, confusing, and unnecessary word in the English language. It should be limited to use only in legal mumbo-jumbo such as “to whom it may concern” and “ipso facto”.
Fan o’ Lio. about 13 years ago
Which do you prefer: “To whom did he give it?” or “Who’d he give it to?” Notice the last example ends with a preposition which is not a proper word to end a sentence with.
serenasakitty about 13 years ago
I agree. Let’s get rid of silly, confusing and unnecessary grammer rules. Our language is hard enough as it is.
kab2rb about 13 years ago
I’m glad Ruthie did not hear this hard saying what her response would be.
Fan o’ Lio. about 13 years ago
I have given up on the grammAr lessons.
I prefer silliness such as:Would you sue Sioux City Sue or Cindy Lou Who or that boy named Sue who Stole my Isuzu while I waited in a queue to buy me some Roux?
bmonk about 13 years ago
“Just don’t let the soup burn, Rose.”
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Hey! I’ve never burned the salad.
Yet.