By LuckyLoser9 - 03/11/2011 15:44 - United States

Today, I found out that absentmindedly correcting my boss's use of the word "whom" could result in my immediate termination. FML
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JR11 5

You're lame for knowing the difference between who and whom.

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THE_A_TEEN 27

You're lame for calling some one who knows their grammar more than you.

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HahaYDI 0

Could be considered insubordination, I suppose. You have to see it from both sides. Although firing you seems a tad extreme.

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suprmidgt 0

Yeah that's how grammar nazis deserve to be treated. If you're not asked for your opinion don't give it.

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TheDrummingResul 0

Your post should actually read "misuse" not "use". Found it ironic.

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braybo 0

I think it's funny you can comment on his use of whom but you don't realize it's boss' not boss's. Hahaha

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Googolman 29

Hahahahaha No. An apostraphe without an 's' after it is showing possession of a group of people (assuming the word is plural with an 's' at the end). For example: girls' washroom. Also, since the plural of boss is bosses, boss' would be gramatically incorrect in any situation.

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leadman1989 15

It was the absent minded grammar nazi salute and heiling that freaked your JEWISH boss out a little bit!

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NoSpace_fml 6

I'm from France and i've never understand when to use it. If somebody could explain to me, would be greatful :)

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ohSNAPyall 26

"Who" / "whoever" must be used as a subject. "Whom" / "whomever" must be used as an object. A good rule of thumb: Decide whether you could substitute the pronoun above for "she" / "he" or "her" / "him." If you could substitute "she" / "he," use "who." If you could substitute "her" / "him," use "whom."

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HappyPickles 11

... or, a probably easier way to explain this to someone who speaks a European language is: "whom" is the accusative of "who". :o)

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