tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post2601844547736132635..comments2023-11-16T17:56:09.323-06:00Comments on The “Blog” of “Unnecessary” Quotation Marks: "starbucks"bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08163733354894909762noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-68178764428938625982009-08-26T20:26:21.384-05:002009-08-26T20:26:21.384-05:00@Drew: There's no apostrophe in the brand nam...@Drew: There's no apostrophe in the brand name.Bridgetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709723619816973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-68848752516615812742009-08-25T18:24:14.170-05:002009-08-25T18:24:14.170-05:00I think Greg might be right.
Either way, though, ...I think Greg might be right.<br /><br />Either way, though, shouldn't it be "Starbuck's," with an apostrophe?Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500543436375024938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-29405452525720794652009-08-25T03:10:37.889-05:002009-08-25T03:10:37.889-05:00Actually, in this case the quotes are technically ...Actually, in this case the quotes are technically correct. When you have a trademarked name appearing in print, you can use quotations in lieu of the trademark or registration symbols. This is to show that you're not making a claim of ownership against a brand name, and in copyright terms is meant to prevent the name from becoming a part of the common lexicon.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170111855819008555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-35741547078956658052009-08-24T20:54:15.929-05:002009-08-24T20:54:15.929-05:00Bethany, you are a kindred spirit. Found out abou...Bethany, you are a kindred spirit. Found out about your site in the Time magazine tweet.<br /><br />I wonder have you ever thought about the demise of the adverb. The '...ly' seems to be one syllable too many for many people world wide, but particularly in the USA. The adjective serves two functions nowadays. What do you think? Is this worth a crusade?petero1649https://www.blogger.com/profile/04863044777129084516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-3720615767788220012009-08-24T19:42:38.810-05:002009-08-24T19:42:38.810-05:00hahahaha! :D Like "McDonalds".
This mak...hahahaha! :D Like "McDonalds".<br /><br />This makes me think of Dr. Evil. hahaha :DJehzeel Laurentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04528169970033917350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-59664633919632625982009-08-24T19:42:31.332-05:002009-08-24T19:42:31.332-05:00What they mean is, they serve generic coffee made ...What they mean is, they serve generic coffee made from beans that have been burnt beyond all recognition.Buffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773692004243191261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-92032636646654580472009-08-24T19:01:02.190-05:002009-08-24T19:01:02.190-05:00Next, we'll have "Buck Roger" coffee...Next, we'll have "Buck Roger" coffee<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogtactic.com" rel="nofollow">Blog Tactic</a>Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894427504784795965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14107862.post-45906378963021878392009-08-24T18:35:38.406-05:002009-08-24T18:35:38.406-05:00I always snicker about misused quotation marks. I&...I always snicker about misused quotation marks. I've been laughing until I cry- great blog!sara : 5 o'clock crowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213680332172911060noreply@blogger.com