Unfortunately I don't recall who invented this concept and the term. I may have learned about it in
Martin Gardner's column or books. Perhaps it is an
Oulipo invention?
Jorge Stolfi
05:24, 6 May 2004 (UTC)
It is claimed:
Yet, most of the examples given result from incorrect punctuation, mostly left-out commas. Writing confusing texts without proper punctuation is like shooting sitting bulls. (In the spirit of the page---no offense to the chief.) I suggest a corresponding clean-up. 88.77.191.233 ( talk) 16:09, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
Back in 2010, somebody posted a banner saying "The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject." Unless there is some explanation of this, and what it would take to satisfy some standard, I will soon remove the banner, assuming it is now satisfactory. Pete unseth ( talk) 02:13, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
Unfortunately I don't recall who invented this concept and the term. I may have learned about it in
Martin Gardner's column or books. Perhaps it is an
Oulipo invention?
Jorge Stolfi
05:24, 6 May 2004 (UTC)
It is claimed:
Yet, most of the examples given result from incorrect punctuation, mostly left-out commas. Writing confusing texts without proper punctuation is like shooting sitting bulls. (In the spirit of the page---no offense to the chief.) I suggest a corresponding clean-up. 88.77.191.233 ( talk) 16:09, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
Back in 2010, somebody posted a banner saying "The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject." Unless there is some explanation of this, and what it would take to satisfy some standard, I will soon remove the banner, assuming it is now satisfactory. Pete unseth ( talk) 02:13, 19 April 2012 (UTC)