For many years, Bud Veazey functioned as a one-man language enforcement agency at WAGA. Despite the futility of the position, he remained persistent and amusing. Recently, he posted a collection of his memos on his Facebook page, which I’ve reproduced below in total. Though a bit voluminous, every word is worth reading and heeding — [...]
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25 Oct
Subject: Physical appeal
Thanks, Bud V., whose note Mrs. LAF found in a box this month. Yes, I would like to respond. Dear zxtime@aol.com: Thanks for writing. Sorry I’m nearly sixteen years late. I am in receipt of your critique regarding my “presumed afro” and its impact on your viewer reception. At the time you wrote this note [...]
1 Dec
When “the latest” isn’t late enough…
Memorandum From: Bud Veazey To: Reporters, producers, anchors, promotions Re: “the very latest,” et al A good writing teacher will tell you, “Never use two words when one word will do.” TV reporters and writers turn that rule on its head. Take “very latest” for instance. How many times have you heard an anchor tell [...]
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