In a rant on Donald Trump and AIPAC, I referred to the frighteningly real candidate for President as Mr. I'm-My-Own-Advisor.
At least, I tried.
I typed it, and Lenore the Lenovo's grammar consultant went into a red ziggy frenzy. The Grammarian In Charge looked at that last word and she wanted that o to be an e. She was brooking no resistance.
I went to dictionaries, both on-line and on paper, and was told that the o is less prevalent than the e but that both are appropriate. I am free to choose.
I spent an inordinate amount of time wondering why advisor looked more Presidential. Adviser seems less important to my eye, for no reason that I can conjure. An adviser can be your barber; an advisor sounds as if she's trained for the role.
I gave in and used Adviser in that post; but it's been bothering me ever since. This is my attempt to set things right.
This is where my brain goes when all my teams are losing.
I chuckled at this post 'cause I do the same thing. I fret about grammar. If I'm not certain, I always look it up. I like advisor better too.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely weekend.
Megan xxx
Just another reason you're here every day, Megan :-)
DeleteI use the o but not sure why. I guess because it seems more like a position.
ReplyDeleteExactly! It feels more important for no discernible reason.
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Used to be a problem when I worked at a university. Faculty were always in discussion over this world shattering problem. Everyone had their own opinion. I prefer o.
ReplyDeleteSo glad all of you agree with me!
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I vote for the O also.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister!
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You made me laugh when I read your last line. Sorry for the bad luck with your teams.
ReplyDeleteWe actually have our University of Washington Women Huskies in the Final Four, and I have never even paid any attention to them. I guess I should reform. Maybe you could be my sports advisor.
Hehehe..... I don't follow the women's game very closely, Linda :-(
DeleteAs your advisor I am happy to be an adviser :-)
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