ThatCyndiGirl Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 especially out loud.....in one breath? http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/grd/1764958996.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Painful. Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I tried. :willy_nilly: I am not sure what the poster is offering. He doesn't seem too sure either. Chickens? Bread? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 After months of reading Craigslist ads I am starting to realize just how illiterate much of our society really is! This is not the first ad I have seen that was worded in such a way. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 wats wrong with it is there a problem what didnt u like don't u like chickens i dont see what you are complaining abowt i don't git it am i missin somethin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 wats wrong with it is there a problem what didnt u like don't u like chickens i dont see what you are complaining abowt i don't git it am i missin somethin? :lol::lol::lol::lol: What amazes is how much knowlege the educated must have, across an incredibly wide spectrum, to fathom that paragraph. I know what he is saying and I think I know what he is implying but LORD!what I needed to know to figure that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 My brain hurts! I am deeply saddened at the illiteracy that is so prevalent now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 My brain hurts! I am deeply saddened at the illiteracy that is so prevalent now!! You and me both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomLovesClassics Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I am not sure if this applies to the person who posted the add or not. Years ago children had to quit school in order to work and support their family. I would think the youngest from that generation would be in their 60's or 70's. It wasn't talked about much when I was a kid, but there was a farmer who could not read or write, yet he owned a convience store and was not poor. I had a friend in school, her dad only had a third grade education. He had to quit school and take care of his family. I hope this trend stopped at some point. I can't be sure something similar did not apply to this person. They know how to use the internet, so this is really odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yes. MLC, that is very true. Anyone over 50 especially true. Not to mention younger folks with various LD issues. My nephew's MySpace page is like reading a foreign language, but that is likely the best he can manage. He is very talented in other aspects though. I saw the errors, but had no problem at all reading that ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Chickens! That's as far as I read :) OKLA Chickens anyone?? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 especially out loud.....in one breath? http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/grd/1764958996.html oy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 What really gets me is when the ad is for someone advertising her services as a preschool/home daycare teacher. Poorly worded, poorly punctuated--and yet the ad often goes on and on saying how educational the home program is and how much she will teach your child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomLovesClassics Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 This guy probably knows more about chickens and farming than anything else. He is probably grateful that he can spell the few words he can, and read as well as he can. It is a shame one of his younger relatives did not volunteer to help him place the ad. As for preschool ads, I would run the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 This guy probably knows more about chickens and farming than anything else. He is probably grateful that he can spell the few words he can, and read as well as he can. It is a shame one of his younger relatives did not volunteer to help him place the ad. As for preschool ads, I would run the other way. I agree. When I see ads like this I am always inclined to say, "would you like me to write for you?" but wonder if it would sound offensive. My cousin drew up a quote for me for signage years ago that read, "Cattering" for my catering business. :tongue_smilie: I couldn't help but visualize a bunch of cats in chef's hats and aprons. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Life's too short. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbeaser Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 At least no kittens died... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 This guy probably knows more about chickens and farming than anything else. He is probably grateful that he can spell the few words he can, and read as well as he can. It is a shame one of his younger relatives did not volunteer to help him place the ad. Not only this, but he probably never learned to type. It looks to me like he was trying to type using just one or two fingers. I feel sorry for him in regards to his education or lack of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatherineNaomi Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Lol! I'm reviewing punctuation/capitalization with my 2nd grader. I could print this out and have him take a crack at it but I don't think I'll be that cruel! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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