Awkward Email Greg’s Response
May 11th, 2009
greg Says:
May 11, 2009 at 12:16 am | Reply edit
Just a quick response from the author of the unintentionally hilarious email… Yes I absolutely deserved to lambasted for criticizing the writing here in an email that makes me appear to be barely literate. I walked headfirst, hubristically into that trap. And honestly, because I don’t post on the internet much, it was sort of thrilling to BE the douchebag laughingstock who gets slammed by a gazillion anonymous di**-weeds taking pot shots. It’s like the cheapest fame you can get. I mean that’s what the internets are for, right? And my unsolicited advice was absolutely the same type of thing as the guy who goes up to a band and tells them how they could improve. But in my defense, I love receiving constructive criticism. I really had the best of intentions and was being sincere. And the sad truth is that somewhere in my mid twenties I noticed myself mistaking homophones when writing i.e. here/hear, meet/meat. Maybe it’s a form of brain damage? I was late for a meeting and just puked out that email without giving it a second look and I have learned my lesson. So n-e-ways tahnks for reeding my awkward apologia. And yes I think vice “dos and don’ts” are fantastic and who the fu** would say “don’t listen to someone who compares this to vice dos and don’ts”. A big fat sniveling dipsh**, that’s who. xoxo
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This is quite funny to me, the fact that people are sitting around arguing about someone who may or may not spell things right and grammatically correct.
Why does this freaking matter. Listen to what people have to say, not how they spell it or say it…
Someone unplug his keyboard.
a medium rare filet mignon or t-bone steak.
I dont get it…
hahahahahahahahahaha, someone should stage an intervention- this guy needs HELP
I think what’s important is that the message is clear.
Here’s a grammar note for the Greg, AFP fans, posters, and the host of this site. It’s not 80′s. It’s 80s. Not possessive. Using apostrophes the wrong way has got to be the most common mistake by people who should know better (like some of the folk picking on Greg).
And the “it’s – its” thing? The only time you use an apostrophe is when it’s a contraction… turning “it is” into “it’s”. This is the only time possessive does not take an apostrophe. Weird, huh?
People use apsotrophes because it seems awkward not to. I’m here to tell you it’s okay to leave the ‘ out of it.
It’s of my pet peeves…. that is all.
Greg, stay off the intertubes, please – for someone in your 20′s you scare me.
This guy is awesome. ’nuff said.
I always thought that was what the internets were for? All of them in fact.
That’s what I’ve always thought the internets were for. All of them.
THERE’S MORE THAN ONE OF THESE THINGS???!!!
Internet is not plural, and it should always be capitolized, no matter where in the sentence it is.
Hey, Tif – Really think INTERNET is always “capitolized”?
You mean we should make it the capitol of something, like Rhode Island?
Maybe you meant “capitalized” as in all capital letters.
You aren’t dating Greg again, are you?
Greg, chill a bit dude. You’re exactly what you’re criticizing. And don’t play the whole “hiding behind a false persona” act on others to try to demean them and their arguments. Once again, that’s exactly what you’re doing. You put the email out there onto the internet, to a site that loves public ridicule and you’re actually mad about being made fun of? Really? It’s out there. Nothing to do over it. I would reccomend not writing another emailed response. Haha. Just let it go, man.
Ye got less spellin erors heer thin i got dirdy underware greg. Dono wat thees winers are complanin bout. Bes thay jis shutup!
ooohhhh!!! tears in my eyes, clutching my gut…..you guys are as funny as greg!!!!!!!!!!!
I teach English to unmotivated high school students every day for eight hours. It gets tedious editing their improper grammar. Let’s face it: no matter how much education you have, no matter how many times (and let me tell you, it’s oodles!) I teach the proper way to use its/it’s and their/there/they’re EVERYONE seems to mess them up (even me sometimes). I blame text messaging.
On the other hand, “Greg” has obviously learned the hard way that spell check doesn’t always work and you ALWAYS need to re-read documents before you send them
I challenge the person who harshly judges anyone for mistakes in typing to publish their own perfect publications.
I prsnlly luv TEXTLISH. It is how my daughter types, I cannot read it but am trgn 2 lrn it.
homophones?!
who gives a shiz about bad azz grammer i dnt care corcet me all u wan!
Godamighty, I was looking for something to make me laugh this morning and found this thread… What a hilarious circus of brainless wit. I done snorted my morning tea. Luv you all!
If he was late for a business meeting, why was his biggest concern writing an e-mail for a site like this? Great work-ethic.
BTW: I think “pot shot” is one word.
Douche – go back to writing to People magazine.
Greg… you just don’t get it – not even close. You don’t even use correct grammar in your response, and I’m not referring to your ‘jokes’ at the end. You = lame
I bet the farm…every last character he wrote was intentional! Pure genius…Sacha Baron Cohen would be proud (if isn’t him actually behind this)
Enjoying reading your blog. Hard work always pays off.
I don’t think there are really enough comments on here so I thought I would add mine to the mix.
I think Greg has learned his lesson, and is probably a better person for it!
Perfet. I culdnt sed it beetter. Yur a pro.
Spelling is good. Grammar is good. But Greg? Greg is just bloody classic.
I’m sorry I’d have more sympathy for him if it weren’t for all those grammatical mistakes. Maybe more than ‘barely literate’ but still far short of ‘credible’. Don’t think it’s an office meeting; it’s probably an AA meeting.
Hahahhahahahaha
I must say I also meant to say for your lack of attention but its 4 am, and I can’t always type so perfect.
This has been fascinating to read. If you all keep it up, you could possibly score the longest-running blog based on one topic. I do use correct grammar because I want to test the quality of literacy in America. We have managed to short-cut so many things these days, why not short-cut our language too? I don’t know what Greg’s original e-mail said, but bravo for getting all these people to think about how they use the English language. Blog on!
I think you are pretty stupid for one. Trying to give your unwanted opinion and crying that the site was too embarrasing or lame to forward to your “friends”. So your friends would stop talking to you because you look at some cool pictures with lame captions? You are lame and need a new friend because I doubt you have more than one. Like another user said, you are ridiculous and party pooper.
And number two….. you suck by trying sooooo hard to prove to the owner of the site and everyone else that laughed at you for your very uncalled for and stupid mistake of email, that you are educated and know how to write?? You’re soooo lame!!! Admit you made a mistake and stop googleing “advanced” words to reedem yourself for one of the most stupid actions you have done (besides probably wearing white socks and slacks and that pen holder in your shirt). It upsets me that there are idiots who want to change the world in little stupid things. Go vote or something if you want change, enjoy the pictures submitted and be greatful to the owner that he takes his time to have something for others to laugh at. What have you done similar to make someone laugh?? Oh wait! You wrote that email. Hahahhahahahahhhaah
I rock.
PS
Want to criticize my English grammar?? English is my second language my friend, in case you want to criticize me that way.
The kind of people who write letters to editors and voice their opinion on things small and large ARE the same folks who consistently vote and participate in democracy.
I think sending a confidential critique to someone in the public sphere (the blog owner) about their product/art/blog isn’t quite as corrosive as the sort of contemptuous blasts (like yours) that people seem to enjoy adding to the dialog. It seems to me that you were thinking “yes, let me be the 100th person to say ‘hey this guy sucks! his clothes are probably stupid and he should shut his loser mouth! That will add some value to this discussion/”
Classy response. I think there is a lesson here about hastily dashed off emails and carelessly hitting “send”.
Huked on fonix werks fer mee!!! Greg, a little advice… stop where you are at. You’ve made it clear that you have no “righting” skills whatsoever. Let it go. You’ve eaten one foot. You can always hobble with a cane… If you keep it up, you’ll have eaten both feet. Then where would you be? Two words Greg… “PROOF READ”… xoxo
in a wheelchair?
Proofread is one word
Just exactly how many “Internets” are there?
Forty two.
i luvs the internets
An unsolicited advice to you Greg:
Keep it coming, InterWebS were invented for guys like you. LOL
HAhahahahahahaha
I’m new here, can someone please give me a link to the infamous email of which you all speak? (Is that proper???) Most graciously yours, Beth
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/05/08/awkward-email/
And yes, your question was grammatically proper. Quite a bit more proper than most Internet communication, actually. Kudos.
* TO “This Guy” and “Not Greg”-what R U writing, a dissertation?! Go RIGHT an EMAIL to
YOU’RE (–< ouch, I bet that one killed ya!) momz or some other pretentious pr*ck like you!!
OBVZ the intanets aint fo u/…we spell howeva the hell we want and use short-hand. the point is to be quick and get the point across…
Greg, you’re a f****ng witty son of a gun! Your response=hilarious and amazingly well said.
… Everyone who commented on the spelling/grammar mistakes, is clearly a 50 year old who is new to the whole internets thing, and therefore thinks it’s normal to punctuate and spell everything correctly. The only people who use ridiculously correct grammar are those that need to reassure themselves and the rest of the world that they did indeed get a college education. In reality, they should STFU and not spend more time peer-editing your email.
“…thinks it’s normal to punctuate and spell everything correctly…”
No, it’s definitely not normal. Why would one like being the lowest common denominator and have readers ignore one’s message because the poor spelling obscures the meaning?
“The only people who use ridiculously correct grammar are those that…” can. Nobody who is consistently able to spell, punctuate and produce grammatically correct writing does otherwise. The “convenience”, “laziness” or “coolness” argument fools no-one.
Seriously…. Look at some friggin’ pictures, laugh a little, go back to work, and shut up….
Or, (maybe in your case) look at some friggin’ pictures, laugh a little, get a job, and move out of your grandmother’s basement….
ZING
I’m 18 and I try to use somewhat correct grammar on the internet.
It’s not because I’m a p***k wanting to show everyone off.
I just do it because I’m an intelligent person, I guess.
Sorry, bad habit. Maybe I should start making grammatical and spelling errors so people on a random website will like me. Haha.
i lol’d
My name says it all. That is the BEST argument for correct grammar and spelling that I have ever read!
When you have a grandmother who constantly corrected your grammar, spelling, way of life, etc… you can’t help but notice the mistakes… It’s not something you WANT to do, believe me… My grandmother was a teacher/principal for many years. She’s gone now and I miss her terribly, but I always see the errors and in a way it makes me smile, because it reminds me of WHY I see the errors…
Love and miss ya grandma! (Greg also forgot the word “be” in the second sentence)
Alison come on. No one who writes properly is wanting to reasure themselves or prove anything. When you are educated, it’s not a matter of choice, it just comes out natural. As far as criticizing your heroe’s email, is because he was bashing someone else…… go read the first one if you doubt me. Are you greg’s little sister…………how cute.
I rock.
I Agree. I actually find it sad when so many people on the internet have bad grammar. Is it the school system? Seriously. Youtube video comments are the worst. Screws with my brain reading those comments. There’s nothing wrong with correcting someone’s grammar. As long as you do so in a kind, helpful way. I never mind if someone corrects me, because then I know next time not to do that.
Um, btw, ‘I rock’, it’s NATURALLY, not NATURAL, and heroes does NOT have an apostrophe unless it’s referring to something belonging to the hero: the hero’s cape, in which case, there’s no ‘e’ either! BIG sigh.
Mertie,
I made a mistake on natural instead of naturally, you are absolutely right, but I guess you didn’t read my comment completely because I meant heroe’s. Allison hero is greg hence “as far as criticizing your heroe’s email” see?? I am WRITE hahahahah.
And just so you’ll know…… English is my second language, no excuse, but a reality.
I rock.
I know, I just realized I meant “Allison’s hero is greg” not “Allison hero is greg” and I do not want to capitalize gregs name, before you tell me something about that.
Knight, very true, but again, limited amount of space when you text, blog or email, makes us chop up wrds. hehe. But when you have the chance, why not use proper grmmer?? ;P
I rck. ;P
Classic. Old Greg just can’t stay away.
R.I.P. Grandma.
lowest common denonitater. nyope, not nobody .. oooh ~sigh~
wow……. dont even know what to say. this best possible comeback—-
PUT HIS emails on the site. theres nothin he can do.
xoxo
i like ‘iinternets’ (plural)… like there’s more than one – and what exactly are they for, anyway? the complete annihilation of the english language, apparently.
it’s a reference to GWB, when he referred to it as the “internets” lol classic..
Srry, mus fix…is interwebs. k thnx bai
Fantastic LOL I love this… Greg you’re my HERO brin one the bade grammer!