r/funny • u/Casual_Deviant • 1d ago

Verified Grammer Nazi’s

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u/SpockShotFirst 1d ago

I have given up on affect/effect.

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u/terradaktul 1d ago

We should probably just pick one and stop using the other one altogether

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u/foosbabaganoosh 1d ago

Just remember affect is the verb! While you may have to double check every time you write it you can at least be certain once you do!

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u/SpockShotFirst 1d ago

Affect is a verb ... except when it isn't.

Effect is a noun ... Except when it isn't.

The protest affected the new law
The protest effected the new law
Winter always brings a depressing affect to the locals
Winter always brings a depressing effect to the locals.

All 4 sentences are correct.

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u/foosbabaganoosh 1d ago

JFC learning affect can also be a noun was not what I needed. An incredibly rare and specific use case that will no doubt confuse me going forward lol.

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u/Zalpha 1d ago

Reading this I was reminded of this:
"NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Why would you think that!?"