YOUR SCREW UP, OUR ENTERTAINMENT
Although I begin with a PR story, this is an Editing Print and Online Media post.

I remember when we were in one of our first PR classes, first semester of last year. The topic of the day: blogs. The assignment for the day: blog. PR instructor Melanie proceeded to show us her blog and the blogs she followed.

"Oh, here's one I love. You know when people use quotation marks incorrectly? Yeah... The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks!"

The class laughed in unison as she scrolled down the blog, displaying photo submission entries where public signs mis-used quotation marks. I admit, I laughed too. Actually, I still do! I check that blog occasionally from time to time, only when bored and needing a good dose of random entertainment. Take a look for yourself, right here.

Take a look at this blog, The Grammar Vandal. It hasn't been updated in over a year, but she posts her own submissions, and reader contributions about bad spelling and grammar examples - in a comedic fashion.

I'm curious as to why we find these blogs so entertaining? I can admit, along with a few fellow CreComms, that I've been the victim of an autofail once or twice due to bad spelling/grammar. I, personally, felt pretty embarrassed and angry with myself. I was comforted, however, by the support of my fellow CreComms when I shared the solemn news.

Mystery CreCommer: "Lennie, what'd you get?"
Me: "Autofailed... *sad face*"
Mystery CreCommer: "Don't even worry about it, I autofailed the last two. This 6, even, is barely a pass!"

So why do we laugh? Is it the relief that we were not the ones victim to public scrutiny? Is it a reminiscent gesture that we, once, were that naive? Is it all just entertaining?

I guess these blogs have been produced to teach us a lesson - just like what we learn in class. I much more appreciate the blog copyblogger. Some of the titles sound harsh, but along with basic tips and lessons in terms of language, spelling and grammar, the blog shares some interesting points about professionalism overall. How to be politically correct on Twitter, What NOT to wear in an interview, How to be more search-engine available are all listed topics. Take a read!

Labels: copyblogger, Editing Print and Online Media, Public Relations, The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks, The Grammar Vandal

CONFESSIONS OF A FASHION-AHOLIC ♥

My name is Lennie Eulalia and I am a CreComm student in the joint program. I am currently working towards a career in Public Relations, hopefully towards something in Fashion and Sales. As guessed, I work in clothing retail as a Senior Sales Associate for Aritzia which I hope will help me communicate my love of fashion, and hopefully develop my career in the long run.