Pedantry

Pedantry, noun, plural-ries
1. the character, qualities, practices, etc., of a pedant, esp. undue display of learning.
2. slavish attention to rules, details, etc.
3. an instance of being pedantic: i.e., the pedantries of modern criticism.



I HATE pedantry and pedants. Yes, I am thinking of someone particular...some pretentious pedant. I am angry and no one is reading this blog, so I do what I want. I say what I want. I asked this pedant to write me a letter of recommendation, NOT a letter of criticism--WTF? Even as this pedant tries to write a glowing recommendation, he can not help but insert his ultra critical, pedantic beady eyes!

So, here's a bit of advice: When seeking help, don't seek a pedant. Their "slavish attention to rules, details, etc." will only work in your disfavor because their absolute adherence to what they feel is 100% true may result in less than stellar help. They are more interested in sticking to what they believe is absolutely true, maybe to your detriment. Uck...I am just disgusted by these kinds of people. I will never seek help from him again, Petar the Pedant. Quel con!