Serial Comma Haiku

Here’s another tweeted haiku from Liz Morrison in San Diego: “Serial comma/ Chicago yes, AP no/ You bewilder me.” This is part of a complete episode.

Transcript of “Serial Comma Haiku”

Grant, here is another awesome tweeted haiku on the subject of National Grammar Day.

This one comes from Liz Morrison of San Diego, California.

It goes, serial comma, Chicago yes, AP no, you bewilder me.

It’s true.

Isn’t it?

It’s true.

Serial comma.

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