40 Instances Where Word Crimes Were Brought to Light by the English Language Police, Shared by This Facebook Community

Have you ever wondered how many "c's" and "m's" are present in the word "accommodate"? And does the word "acquire" actually contain a "c"?

At first glance, these questions might seem straightforward when the words are right in front of you. However, English spelling has a way of deceiving even the most adept individuals.

It's interesting to note that most people tend to overlook misspelled words in text, but the impact of such errors becomes strikingly apparent when they are displayed, for instance, on a shop window while you're driving around. Native English speakers and writers all encounter their own set of challenging words.

For some, the doubling of a particular letter can be infuriating, such as in the case of "aggression" versus "agression." Meanwhile, others fall into the trap of perceiving an additional letter that simply isn't there, as seen in the confusion between "imitate" and "imitate."

These linguistic dilemmas often arise due to the non-phonetic nature of the English language. Enter the realm of the "English Language Police" Facebook page, where word crimes and grammatical blunders are gathered from the wild.

Embark on a delightful journey through the countless amusing examples shared by the community, and be sure to give a thumbs-up to your favorites. While you're at it, don't hesitate to disclose your utmost language pet peeve.

Use Them Wisely

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1. "Water Music"

Anindya Roychowdhury

2. Bill Posters

Jake Schouten

3. Bride Under Repair

Jar Raj Grover

4. Perfect for That Karen in Your Life!

Jonathan Good

5. Hilarious!

Dawson Delamar

6. That's Harsh, Man!

Silver Elephant

7. Ever Wondered How to Keep Those Pesky Thieves at Bay?

VidE27

8. Do Not Walk on the Water

Jar Raj Grover

9. Please

Robert Mark

10. Witty Indeed

Corrie Katczynski

11. Can We Give the Poor Guy a Break?

Jar Raj Grover

12. It Was Banned?

Emmay McDonald

13. Ok, Good

Jar Raj Grover

14. Blow Job Stool

visegripandducttape

15. Hmmm

Linda Silverman Shefler

16. Musk Required

Daniel Rogers

17. A Sticky Situation

Sael-er

18. The Four Apostrophes

Vincent Turner

19. Thanks, But No

Gary Kimler

20. Flowers Produce Eggs

Rich_Dtony

21. Pretty Intimidating

itzme89

22. Can You Eat Non-Customers at the Tables?

Malka Wolf

23. Uh, Ok

Gary Kimler

24. The Sign

Corrie Katczynski

25. This Way

Bernard Rumbold

26. Dognuts?

Adam Alnafusi

27. Crafter's Fail

Angela M. Dallas

28. Let's Hope the Burger Is Good

Boyko Bonev

29. Seasoned Baby

Jar Raj Grover

30. What an Ad

Marcy Bauman

31. Disturbing Meaning

Nicholas del Cioppo

32. I'll Just Wait for a Clearance Sale

Gilbert Cockton

33. Congratulations!

Pina Vyas

34. Ha Ha

Stacy DeMeo Robbin

35. Unique Criteria

Zoya Rubina Usmani

36. Misogynists

The Interior

37. And How Many Fake Ones?

Marcy Bauman

38. With the Price of Gas These Days...

Dex Amoroso

39. Home Maid Cafe

Alastair John Stewart

40. Where Is Again?

David Levy

So, my fellow language enthusiasts, let us cherish the quirks and embrace the laughter that arises from our linguistic adventures. As we navigate the maze of English spelling, let us remember that it is in these very peculiarities that the beauty of language resides.

These word crimes, displayed proudly on the stages of shop windows and text messages, become anecdotes that bind us together, fueling our shared laughter and camaraderie. So, let our spirits remain high as we continue our journey, discovering the wonders and curiosities that punctuate our everyday lives.