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I always thought the name Cricut was incredibly stupid! Never liked it.
I wanted to pronounce it Cri-cut too.
Then my local scrapbooks store had a Cricket (Cricut) swarm - so then I gave in and joined everyone else.
But I still think the name is stupid. I just don't like cutesy spellings.
Dont' get me started on Toys R Us!
I am right there with you on that one too!!!
I think a huge part of learning to read is SEEING words and remembering the correct spelling.
To have a TOY STORE use a backwards letter and incomplete word is awful!!! 
Good example for children learning to read.
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 I think I've just realised why I went for the Silhouette...
I agree with everything about the Cricut. If they want a bug, that's how they should spell it. Yes it's clever, but not if it means people feel stupid if they don't see the joke.
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I think I've just realised why I went for the Silhouette...
I agree with everything about the Cricut. If they want a bug, that's how they should spell it. Yes it's clever, but not if it means people feel stupid if they don't see the joke.
Please explain how it's clever, because I don't get the joke and feel stupid. 
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I just presumed that although the spelling they have chosen should be pronounced "cry-cut" using the rules of pronunciation, Provocraft intended it to be pronounced "cricket", keeping the spelling of the "cut" part because it is a cutter. Then they could use the insect as their logo.
You really don't see it? I feel as if I'm stating the obvious, but now I'm wondering whether I got the wrong end of the stick all along. I'll admit it is a weak joke on Provocraft's part, but it was all I could come up with. I've never heard anyone from Provocraft pronounce it though....?
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I just presumed that although the spelling they have chosen should be pronounced "cry-cut" using the rules of pronunciation, Provocraft intended it to be pronounced "cricket", keeping the spelling of the "cut" part because it is a cutter. Then they could use the insect as their logo.
You really don't see it? I feel as if I'm stating the obvious, but now I'm wondering whether I got the wrong end of the stick all along. I'll admit it is a weak joke on Provocraft's part, but it was all I could come up with. I've never heard anyone from Provocraft pronounce it though....?
Okay. I get that.
I guess my opinion is that it's not clever, it's just dumb!
I think if they wanted to use "cut" and the bug, it seems it should be spelled some other way? "Crickcut" or "criccut"? At least those would READ 'cricket.'
Oh well!!! 
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Good one!
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Awwww... you thought of me? :O
LOVE it!!!! 
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Funny way to look at how companies name their products and how we are excpected to pronounce the names!
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Craigslist ad:
Pekingese Puppys
The Puppys are Eat soft foods And Are Being Train But they are still puppy's  About 2 months Old
I am Trying to Train them To come and What Not they Are very Playful
And still Small .
They are VERY Very CuteXD
Very Healthy
 Really?
I'm not sure if this is ignorance, laziness, dumb smartphone, non-English speaker...??? How is the reader supposed to know WTF you're trying to say??
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ESL speaker I reckon. Or third, or fourth! And quite possibly the rest of your suggestions too! Painful.
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From Craigslist (a wealth of misspellings and grammatical errors):
pre Schnauzer
i ahve a per schnauzer he is a vary good dog i have a 9 mouth old and a 2 year old and he dose vary good with them he is 2 years old come with food and bowel i am asking a re home fee he will make a grate xmas present
I couldn't tell you what a "pre Schnauzer" or "per schnauzer" is, but it's nice that he comes with a bowel!
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I refuse to believe that is real. Stop messing with us, Linda!
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I refuse to believe that is real. Stop messing with us, Linda!
I would NOT do such a thing. I couldn't make that up!
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An email addressed to: "My dear friends and costumers"
(No. This was not from a seamstress.)
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Ah bless. Someone with limited English is doing their best. Spanish? Mexican maybe?
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Ah bless. Someone with limited English is doing their best. Spanish? Mexican maybe?
I believe you are correct.
It's still funny though.
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Idol
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Linda - are you just a magnet for grammar errors? It seems as if everywhere you go, you are finding errors. Obviously, you have the skill to spot the errors, but they just seem to find you....constantly
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Linda - are you just a magnet for grammar errors? It seems as if everywhere you go, you are finding errors. Obviously, you have the skill to spot the errors, but they just seem to find you....constantly
Hmmmm... perhaps I am.
Although, I think it's because I am just very aware of them.
I overheard two ladies at the store the other day. "Don't you hate it when people write 'ect' for etcetera?"
Okay, maybe I am a magnet?
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I know that typos and misspellings are the norm in online reviews, but this one had to be shared ...
"this is a really fun fast paste game ..."
really???? I had to read it a few times before I figured out what she was trying to say (and no, the game does not involve adhesive of any type)
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