Kibitzer
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In the past week three excellent writers each hit one wrong key that brought a smile to my face, even though the precise intent of their message was (for you carpenters) like a half-bubble off plumb.
First, an insightful Boneyarder opined about which teams would earn a "birth" in the NCAA Tournament. We know he meant "berth," but it was fun trying to fit his little flub to some applicability. No luck.
Next a journalist (horde member yet!) mentioned the "tact" that Geno was applying to motivate Lou. I gave that one an LOL, knowing that tact is not a dominant virtue of Geno's. The author meant to type "tack," a nautical term that is often adapted to mean a tactic or method.
Finally a Boneyard star referred to a "scoring draught" during a game. Oops! Strictly speaking -- or writing -- a "draught" is that (English) whiff of cold air that generates neck pains. The shorter "draft" is handier and American. And the game we call checkers is known as "draughts" in English pubs. Our analyst meant to type "drought" (rhymes with "shout") and signifies a long dry spell.
OK, your turn. Any others? Any of mine entitles the spotter to GOTCHA! satisfaction. Have at it -- just keep it clean.
First, an insightful Boneyarder opined about which teams would earn a "birth" in the NCAA Tournament. We know he meant "berth," but it was fun trying to fit his little flub to some applicability. No luck.
Next a journalist (horde member yet!) mentioned the "tact" that Geno was applying to motivate Lou. I gave that one an LOL, knowing that tact is not a dominant virtue of Geno's. The author meant to type "tack," a nautical term that is often adapted to mean a tactic or method.
Finally a Boneyard star referred to a "scoring draught" during a game. Oops! Strictly speaking -- or writing -- a "draught" is that (English) whiff of cold air that generates neck pains. The shorter "draft" is handier and American. And the game we call checkers is known as "draughts" in English pubs. Our analyst meant to type "drought" (rhymes with "shout") and signifies a long dry spell.
OK, your turn. Any others? Any of mine entitles the spotter to GOTCHA! satisfaction. Have at it -- just keep it clean.
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