Excellent The deterioration of proper English Grammarian Grudge by CornishChick Write A Rant contest entry

“What you shoulda did was call me first,” Candace screamed into her cellphone, while her free hand shot out in frustration. “Where are you?” “Me and Sheila had went to the mall,” Carrie sobbed. “We seen that big earring sale was on.” “I had saw the ad popup too. You shoulda told me you was taking the car.” “I know, I’m sorry.” “So, what happened?” “Her and I stopped for a expresso.” “Naturally. Your caffeine fix. Then what?” “I popped into the ladies room.” Another sob. “When I had came out, Sheila had went missing.” “Went missing? Is that a new store in the mall?” “Went missing, Mom. Missing,” Carrie hissed. “You know, disappeared. I been looking all over the mall.” “You check the pet store?” “Why?” “Ain’t she nuts about puppies?” “Duh.” “Duh as in why you ain’t thought of that or duh as in your mom is crazy?” Sarcasm dripped from Candace’s lips as she argued with her distraught daughter. “Maybe she gone there. Bye, Mom.” “You’re welcome.” Candace glared at the darkening screen before shoving it in her handbag. Note from Narrator:  Whew! Now I feel better!"   Author Notes The deterioration of proper English in the past few decades is at the top of my pet peeve list. Even so-called professionals use it. Every sentence here grates on me like nails-on-a-chalkboard. Only readers past a certain age will understand the comparison! So, I grin as I scowl. Even now, I can hear tongues clucking and grammarians reaching for red pencils over this short piece! Happy, uncomfortable reading!

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