Is it fussy and pretentious to use the word whom instead of who? If you think so, you’ll be heartened by writer Calvin Trillin’s observation on the difference between whom and who: “As far as I’m concerned, whom is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler.” This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Trillin on Whom”
Grant, I want to talk about who and whom on an upcoming show, but just as a little teaser,
I want to give you a quotation from Calvin Trillin on the topic. He says,
As far as I’m concerned, whom is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler.
To whom are you referring? I do feel like a butler.
Can I make you a drink?
And peel me a grape, please.
Can I top you off there?
Let us know what you think about who and whom.
