I don’t know what’s up with the three commas.

Meme: A picture of Big Bird from Sesame St at a work meeting. The caption above it reads, “I’m really good at masking, no one would even know I’m autistic.”

  • shuzuko@midwest.socialEnglish
    141·
    10 months ago

    The comma ellipsis has evolved among various internet communities (primarily xitter/tumblr, but also seen elsewhere) as a sort of sarcastic/comedic version of the “trailing off” of a period ellipsis.

  • SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    I have never seen it with , but … is like a long pause, it can also mean that a quote has had a part cut off.

  • lugal@lemmy.mlEnglish
    42·
    10 months ago

    How is using pen and paper instead of a laptop considered “normal” in any circumstances?