Somehow, it’s something we’re yet to master – the public apology. As a scholar of language, it’s easy to spot the holes many plunge into.
Free Speech: Rowan Atkinson’s Tired Punchline Misses Point
Recently, Rowan Atkinson gave a speech defending “the right to offend.” He’s missed the point.
Oprah Got No Style: The Science behind Misheard Song Lyrics
As I’ve learned through frequent bitter experiences, what I think song lyrics are, they frequently are not. Science explains why the brain misses the point. But my heart still hurts.