The Punctuation Gotham Deserves
And now...
Punctuation Tips From Professional Bakers...
1) Always put punctuation at the end of a sentence. Unless you forget or think it looks better this way.
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I like it.
2) Quotation marks are perfect for emphasizing you don't understand quotation marks.
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"Good" job!
3) They can also help cover "mistakes!"
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"That's my nickname for you. That I just made up."
4) A slash generally means "or," but hey, if it feels right...
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5) Proper punctuation can convey a sense of enthusiasm, so choose wisely!!
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Because everyone hates Jonathan.
6) No one really understands how apostrophes work, so just sprinkle them in wherever.
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7) When in doubt, go with a question mark. Inside parentheses.
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It's not the punctuation Gotham needs.
It's the punctuation Gotham deserves.
And finally, remember:
8) Punctuation is important. Just put it anywhere.
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