I’m much better at using my mouth than I am with using my fingers. Clearly I’m referring to the use of words.

I’m a talker. That’s what I’m good at. On the flip side, I’m the ultimate misuser of written words. Often I fuck up punctuation, emphasize the wrong word or leave out a word or explanation meant to help with context. This can cause confusion in written conversations. Simply stated: MISINTERPRETATIONS!

Here’s a recent IM chat that went horribly wrong. Thankfully it was quickly cleared up before crazy rumors started flying around town.

Conversation is slightly modified to protect the identities of others and the innocent.

Susan Mercedes: Big news…just got it.

Susan Mercedes: Elle is going to be a big sister!

Friend: WHAT?

Susan Mercedes: yep, due this spring.

Friend: WHAT?

Susan Mercedes: They [Elle's dad and stepmom] are having a baby.

Friend: Dude, I thought you meant you and I was panicking.

Susan Mercedes: NO!!!

Susan Mercedes: funny!

Susan Mercedes: that’s really funny actually.

Lesson here: Always share significant information in person. Or be sure the message is clear before ending the conversation.

The upside (because there always is one)…there are worse offenders than me.

I hate Facebook. I’m rarely on it. However some people idiots use it the wrong way and end up on Lamebook. It’s a website created from real Facebook walls posts and put in one place to show all the crazy shit that is out there.

Here’s one of my favorites:

See how Damien left that comment wide open for interpretation (or misinterpretation rather)? Michael read it, added an animal and made a joke. I like Michael.

And just to set the record straight. I am NOT pregnant. And I don’t think Damien is really fucking sheep. But I do know that Michael is funny.

Tags: funny, mistake, online

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