That Awkward Moment When...

Pardon me for a moment while I nerdrage.  I’m putting on my Grammar Nazi hat for a minute, so either join me with your own Grammar Nazi hat, or just back away slowly.  We ready?  Okay, let’s nerdrage…

I’m seeing it all over Twitter, Facebook, and most of the rest of the internet.  Examples of those awkward moments that we all have and we all hate.  I’m sure you’ve seen ‘em too.  If you have dodged this fad, google “That awkward moment when.”  In fact, here, I’ll do it for you.  Go ahead and read, I’ll wait.

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Okay, now we’re all familiar with the concept.  A good percent of you already know what I’m going to say, I’m sure, but for those who aren’t already there…THAT’S NOT A FREAKING SENTENCE!!  It’s a CLAUSE.  It’s an OPENING CLAUSE.  It needs a verb and a conclusion.  (Yes, most of them HAVE a verb in there somewhere, but it’s still used within the clause.)  It’s an incomplete thought.  Now, far be it from me to expect people on FACEBOOK to use proper…well, anything, really.  And the internet in general ain’t exactly a bastion of good grammar.  But it’s EVERYWHERE, and I’m really sick of it.

So…

Dear Internet,

Please stop using that God-forsaken “That awkward moment when” fad.  It’s annoying, and it’s bad grammar.

Thanks,
The English Language