Renz likes to pair ketchup with almost any dish, e.g., adobo, paksiw, and dinuguan.
"Wait! What is the meaning of this?" I cried
"E.g.? Adobo? Paksiw? Dinuguan?
The meaning of the word “e.g.” was still a big mystery to me
that time. Feeling some inner urges, I researched about that word only to know
that it means “example”. I once daydreamed about this matter:
“This issue seems to b clear. Why did you object?” asked the
judge.
“It is clear enough to me that “e.g.” cannot possibly mean “example”,
Your Honor” answered Phoenix.
“What!? How can that be possible?” replied the judge.
"It's possible because the word "example" doesn't have the letter "g" in it. How can "e.g." be a short cut for "example" then, Your Honor?"
Joe is planning to declare his love to a certain classmate,i.e., a crazy idea.
Compared to my example about "e.g." , this example is funnier, isn't it? No more violent reactions everyone. Soon, I found out that "i.e." is used to clarify a statement and it has the same meaning with the phrases: that is, which is, in other words, and in essence.
Here is a tip if you're going to use "i.e." or 'e.g." in a sentence: always make sure to use commas before and after the abbreviations or else your sentence will be considered wrong. Okay?
That's it for this blog. Hoped you liked it as much as I did!
Sources and Acknowledgements:
9gag.com and Yahoo.com for the pictures
Of course, Thank you my friends and classmates for providing me the inspiration that I need.
Hi Joe! I also had the same experience. I felt weird writing in my notes the "e.g. and i.e." when I was in fourth grade, and now I found out I'm not alone. Yay! Haha.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Joe(not average)! I found your topic interesting. However, while I was reading the article, I have waited for the "mystery" to be revealed. The revelation is yet unanswered. Where e.g. and i.e. originated? Me, really don't know. God speed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence! Last week, I googled "e.g." and "i.e." because I felt extremely dumb after I realized I had no idea what they stand for. To answer Albie's question, "e.g." stands for "exempli gratia", and "i.e." is "id est". Yes, they are Latin phrases.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think this post was kind of bland. A better title and introduction would have helped. I saw some errors, too. For all of its worth, the pictures made me laugh.
You're welcome for the inspiration, bro. Haha! You had faulty punctuation usage, so the other sentences were confusing for me. Nonetheless you did a good job. Congratulations. :)
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ReplyDeleteI commend the technique you used in writing this blog; furthermore, I find it amusing and creative. I liked the way you used different pictures to convey your thoughts vividly to your audience.
ReplyDeleteI admit, though, I was a bit confused with some of the parts of your blog especially the "daydreaming" part where you constructed a conversation between two characters; I think this was influenced by the fact that you did not state more information about the abbreviations e.g. and i.e..
All in all I congratulate you for producing an informative and an entertaining blog. Good job!
I can relate to your post because back when I was in elementary, I was unaware of those meanings. By the way, your entry made me laugh. Thanks! :)
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ReplyDeleteI appreciate your sense of punctuality for posting this blog entry quite earlier than expected. As for your blog post I liked the friendly approach you used to interact with the readers. Moreover, I commend you for your use of such intricate writing technique that makes your blog entry talk in such a lively manner. Great job!
ReplyDeleteP.S. (by the way this term is the abbreviation of "postscript" which is used when adding some details.)
By the way who is Phoenix?
I also had the same experience. I was so confused with "e.g." and "i.e." before. I was like, "What's this? Where did they come from?" HAHAHA.
ReplyDeleteYour post entertained me. Just be careful of your punctuation marks and avoid using contractions next time.
Thank you, Joe! :)
I have a friend who took a review class in UPLINK last year who taught me about "i.e. and e.g." and I thank her so much for that. Haha :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Louie. You did not include what i.e. and e.g. exactly stands for on your post. On the other hand, your entry was very interesting and entertaining. Good job Joe! :)
Awesome post! I have to admit that I only learned what e.g means recently as well. Good job on making an intriguing post. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! Unfortunately, we don't share the same story because I am not using those abbreviations, "i.e. and e.g.". Anyway, this post really made me laugh!(especially the first picture) :). Just be careful next time with your punctuation marks. Good job Bru!
ReplyDeleteLike with the others, watch out for your sentence construction, tenses and your punctuation. Aside from all that poppycock, you did a great job. You managed to incorporate humor and entertainment in your writing method, and it still came out to be informative. That's how I define a good writer, someone able to trap the reader's attention. Just practice more with the flow of your ideas and your article construction. I don't know what to make of you using my relish for ketchup as an example, but whatever. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI had fun reading your post. Good job! I appreciate the humor by the way :)
ReplyDeleteYou should have stated what "e.g." and "i.e." stands for because your main purpose is to let us know what those abbreviations mean. Other than that, you did a great job. I liked your post very much, Joe!
ReplyDelete"Short cuts make long delays." - Short cut but makes long delays? Really? What a joke! (Just joking. I took its meaning literally.)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I commend you for your good writing skills. You used humor to catch your reader's attention. Good job, Joses!!
Aside from typographical errors, the wrong usage of punctuation marks was the only thing I noticed as I was reading your blog. Be careful in using them next time. I admit, though, that I also have problems in using them.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very interesting and humorous, that is why it keeps your readers' attention until the end. Good job, Joe!
I found myself laughing at this post because when I was younger, I had no idea what "e.g." meant either. I thought it meant "egg". (Yes I know that seemed a bit unlikely, but hey. I was like, five years old.)
ReplyDeleteBut anyway, GREAT JOB JOE!
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Same here! When I first encountered "e.g" in a sentence, I was like, "What does e.g mean?"
ReplyDeleteYour post is very amusing. Job well done, Joses! :)
Your blog is fun. And I think your example for "i.e." is for me, right? Just kidding! Hahaha! I enjoyed reading your blog and I remembered how I reacted when I first knew about that meaning. I felt so dumb at that time. Hehe!
ReplyDeleteGood job! :-)
And plus, I felt so great and smart when I first used that in my sentence back then. Hahahahaha!
DeleteWhat an amusing post! Great Job!
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ReplyDeleteHi Joe! Thank you for a very entertaining post!
ReplyDelete"Short cuts make long delays." I read that sentence 1251254 times. I do not get it; but as soon as I finished reading your post, it made so much sense.
I felt the same way a few years ago. I don't know what those abbreviations are so I just ignore them and continue on what I was reading. When I knew what e.g. meant, I used it all time. I do not know why. Maybe, using it made me feel like a lawyer. Haha!
However, I find one part intriguing. "Joe is planning to declare his love to a certain classmate,i.e., a crazy idea." =)
I had fun reading your post. Your post is very entertaining. Though the random skit halfway was a little confusing but, it's funny anyway so, it's fine. Great job! C:
ReplyDeleteYou never fail to bring amusement to people with your work.
ReplyDeleteNice one "Papa Joe"! :D