I’m in an annoyed mood today–and I’m also feeling generous, so I’m going to share. Today’s category is Stupid English Style Rules. I believe this only applies to us Yanks, so the rest of the English-speaking world may be off the hook.
The burr in my behind: adding punctuation to quotes when it doesn’t belong.
For example:
“You stink,” she said.
The comma is not part of what she said.
I so detest this rule I ignore it as often as possible.
...in the punchbowl 
I would say you need to get laid, but I don’t think that’s the issue… 😉
Comment by Kathy — 2006.09.10 @ 10:15