On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:26:04 -0800, Darren New wrote:

> Warp wrote:
>>   Btw, while we are on the subject, could someone explain to me the
>> meaning of the common expression "you are not the boss of me" (instead
>> of the more usual "you are not my boss")?
> 
> I think the former was done as lyrics to a pop song lately, and I'm
> guessing it was done to make it fit the rhythm.

It's a book title, IIRC.

Jim

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On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:39:03 -0800, Kevin Wampler wrote:

> Warp wrote:
>>   In some cases the abuse of the apostrophe goes to extremes. For
>>   example,
>> sometimes you see "you're" (ie. "you are") when it should be "your"
>> (such as "shut you're mouth").
> 
> I cringe every time I see that one.  

Especially on billboards.  Marketing dweebs should really know better.

Jim

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