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September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 Phillip Mullins Grammar, Humor

“Free Wi-Fi” Part “2”

Important update! I recently drove past the motel mentioned in this post, and the sign seems to have changed in one crucial way, and I have to say this seems like a gift from the grammar heavens for a guy like me who loves to over-analyze everything AND has been known to take part in beating a … Continue reading “Free Wi-Fi” Part “2”

January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 Phillip Mullins Fail, Marketing, Technology

“Free Wi-Fi”

I recently saw a local motel sign which included the following, as written: Rooms Available "Free Wi-Fi" I simply don't understand the use of quotes here. Are they quoting someone? "Free Wi-Fi," says Bill Sweeney of Akron, Ohio. I guess it's better than: "Free" Wi-Fi which suggests that you will be paying for it in … Continue reading “Free Wi-Fi”

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