My paper does this thing (that I don't love) that involves bolding proper names. People, businesses, etc. It's supposed to be done to enhance readability and because people who love themselves love not only seeing their names, but seeing their names in bold print.
This, however, has led to a continual debate over what gets bolded and what doesn't. Beth did a great job trying to come up with a styleguide for it, but questions still pop up.
Today:
"Do we bold Jesus?"
I came back into the room in the middle of the discussion, so they decided to ask me.
"Jacque!! Do we bold Jesus?"
"No!"
"Why not?"
"You won't bold Punxsutawney Phil, you're not bolding Jesus."
At which point Stirewalt jumps in and says, "But Jesus was a real person. He walked the earth. That can't be disputed."
Nobody seemed to buy into my belief that Punxsutawney Phil is real.
I eventually had to rule that in light of supporting evidence, Jesus is boldfaced.
I'm hopeful this prevents me from getting hit and killed by a piece of falling blue ice from a plane landing at Yeager today.
Also, today at work I learned that caffeine can mess up your prostate.
(Note to self: Be thankful you don't have a prostate!)
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Wait...Jeebus is real?
This debate could have gone on for hours. I refuse to buy into "Jesus" but no "Punxsutawney Phil."
I've been THREE TIMES. I've seen the rodent. It's real.
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