Day: October 24, 2003

Terrorists. No, really.

From a recent open letter by Bill Jemas:

“At the same time, the friends that I work for and with are giving me reign

to do what I do best; exploring new challenges.”

Here’s a suggested challenge, Bill:

USE THE RIGHT FLIPPIN’ WORD.

It’s “rein,” dámņ it, not “reign.” To “reign” is to rule, as a king. You’re not a king. To “give rein,” just as in “give free rein,” is a horsemanship term. It means to ease up on the restraints and let the horse go at whatever clip it wants in whatever direction it wants.

I don’t know why so many people screw this up, but I see it all the time and it just makes me nuts.

PAD