revert

Definitions of revert on the Web:

* go back to a previous state; “We reverted to the old rules”
* undergo reversion, as in a mutation

Definitions of reply on the Web:

* answer: a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; “I waited several days …
* answer: react verbally; “She didn’t want to answer”; “answer the question”; “We answered that we would accept the invitation”

Grammar Nazi Shaun has always mentioned seeing this word used incorrectly at work. Guess what I saw in my inbox today ? That’s right.

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farah said:

did you draw this comic behind your spreadsheets? revert to me about that plskthxbai

>> jasonphoon replied:

grammar nazi does not approve!

 
 
Lordson said:

I quote Urban Dictionary:

1. Write back, reply: in other words divert my attention back to you. Indian English

2. A recidivist pervert.

>> jasonphoon replied:

This is the same urban dictionary that says:

Jesus

1. The mexican guy that mows your lawn

 
 
Peter Varvel said:

I first read this as “when you’re done with the bedsheets.” Freud? Or just how I interpret the Phoon man’s work? (usually)

>> jasonphoon replied:

not ALL my comics are like that ! haha

 
 
Shaun said:

Grammar Nazi checking in.

The worst bit? Those people who are using ‘revert’ when they mean ‘reply’ are doing it because ‘reply doesn’t sound professional.’

/facepalm

>> jasonphoon replied:

remember shaun, FACEPALM them ! not yourself!

 
 
Freezer said:

it’s so cold here

i’m freezing!!!

 
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