13 Rules For Using Commas Without Looking Like An Idiot

One of the most popular articles of the day is a guide to using commas from Business Insider. The rules are pretty down-to-earth, and the mood is lightened by the duck in most of the examples. But there are always people who will disagree, or at least make a joke out of them. Some of the responses from Fark:

Thirteen rules for using commas without looking, like an idiot.

I'd like to thank my parents, Ayn Rand and God.

So, when you see a duck you are to use commas?

No, one should treat rule #9 as an absolute.

The actual rules are not quite as funny, but read them and you'll be thinking of duck all night. Link

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