Literally Correct

Here is a blog devoted entirely to documenting erroneous usage of the word "literally" -- a pet peeve of mine. It's good for a chuckle, and each example perfectly illustrates (literally, actually - there are pictures accompanying each misuse [usually a quote pulled from a published article]) how inappropriately including "literally" invokes something quite silly to the seemingly few left of us who appreciate the word not being bastardized.

Below is a sampling from "Literally, A Web Log" to get your nerd juices flowing.

literally devour a piece of music

February 23rd, 2009 by Fitz

A reader who prefers to remain anonymous writes:

I teach in a high-school arts program that admits students by audition. The auditioning student must also supply a letter of recommendation. One student had a letter of recommendation from a teacher I know, whom I consider a complete hack. In his letter, he wrote that the student “literally devours every piece of music I give her“. Music is delicious.