Why Semicolons are Hard to Use (ft. Tom Scott)
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Ever wonder how to use a semicolon? Ever sit in English class and wonder why there are so many rules about grammar and punctuation? In this video, Sabrina explores the origin of the semicolon and the evolution of English grammar.
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CREDITS
Produced by Sabrina Cruz
Thank you to Hansen, Julián, Keslen, Melissa, Nicole, Peter, and Tom for talking to me about punctuation!
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RECOMMENDED READING
Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark by Cecelia Watson
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Sabrina continues to be illiterate
01:43 im as surprised as you are that Tom Scott is here
03:25 Research Montage Baybeee
03:50 The Origin of the Semicolon
05:27 The Downfall of Punctuation
07:30 Why The Semicolon Got Unlucky
08:42 Sabrina would like to fight one (1) prescriptivist
09:17 What's the Point of Punctuation
12:05 Paying the Bills
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