Question by Crazy Grammar Lady: Do you ever sit and stare at your computer screen in awe when reading some of the stupid answers on this site?
I just read a question posted by a young man who wanted advice on how to convince his parents to buy him a PSP for Christmas.

Another person replied [with terrible spelling and grammar, mind you] stating something like, “Just tell your mom and dad that you have a sickness and if you don’t have a PSP by December 25th, you will die.”

Good grief.

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