A-Hurtling and A-Hurling We Will Go

Posted on September 22, 2023 by JMN

But Murdoch’s legacy is decided. We are hurling toward another government shutdown, egged on by Hannity.

(Michelle Goldberg)

The New York Times performs to a high editorial standard in the matter of typos and misprints. When they do crop up, its boo-boos are all the more joy-inducing to the obnoxious grammar nazi.

I surmise that Michelle Goldberg wrote, or meant to write, “We are hurtling toward another government shutdown”; however, it’s feasible to take her statement ad litteram and conclude that many of us are also vomiting in the direction of (i.e., hurling toward) another government shutdown.

In for a hurtle, in for a hurl.

Sincerely yours,

Obnoxious Grammar Nazi

(Michelle Goldberg, “The Ludicrous Agony of Rupert Murdoch,” New York Times, 9-21-23)

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I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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5 Responses to A-Hurtling and A-Hurling We Will Go

  1. outsideauthority's avatar outsideauthority says:
    September 23, 2023 at 11:41 am

    Don’t forget the Gaelic sport. Goodness, what does she mean??

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  2. luvgoodcarp's avatar luvgoodcarp says:
    September 23, 2023 at 12:59 pm

    That’s awesome. I actually prefer hurling over hurtling under these circumstances. It’s more apt.

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