There was a copy of the invitation to the inauguration in our newspaper over the weekend. The year was stated as “two thousand and nine”. Seems to me that this in incorrect grammar? Does anyone know?
For those who recognize the enormity of the situation, I respectfully suggest “two uh-oh nine” as an option.
When the Clinton folks left the White House, I recall stories about computer keyboards with the W key removed. I’d like to see Alan Keyes get inaugurated in 2012 — and fully expect that all the keys will removed by the Obama folks on their way out.
>> There was a copy of the invitation to the inauguration in our newspaper over the weekend. The year was stated as “two thousand and nine”. Seems to me that this in incorrect grammar? Does anyone know? <<
Two Thousand Nine is normal. It would definitely be incorrect to say Two Thousand and Seven Hundred, but I believe it’s just being a little overly formal to add the “and.”