Palin May Be Gone But Other Threats To The Language Remain

Now that we no longer have Sarah Palin to misunderestimate anymore let's do away with some other threats to the language.

1) Phone Bots

Just when we got used to phone mail "Hals" saying, "I'll record your message now," and "I'll try that number," we have voice synthesized bots who want a whole conversation. Except that they can't hear. "I'm sorry we're having trouble. I thought you said, I want a round trip ticket to Detroit?" "Go to hell." "I thought you said...Wisconsin Dells?"

2) Home Entertainment

This oxymoron got its start when people bought a bottle of Grey Goose and invited their neighbors over for Sex and the City. It was major enabled by high def and plasma screens. Unfortunately a reality show and bag of Pirate's Booty is as close to going-out-for-the-night entertainment as a Nordic Track is to a gym. Nor do you have to look your best for either one.

3) Telecommute

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