I was perusing CNN and came across this article. link
As sick as it is, the first thing that crossed my mind was posting a 'would you still hit it' thread on BP, but reading the article, I came across something curious...
So, I ask the distinguished grammarians among us, why the (sic) in this instance and is the (sic) even needed?
In my opinion, the only thing remotely 'sic' about this thread is my thought to post a 'would you still hit it'?. I have since reconsidered, and would never post such a disgusting and insensitive item in such a tragic case.
As sick as it is, the first thing that crossed my mind was posting a 'would you still hit it' thread on BP, but reading the article, I came across something curious...
"Continue praying for her. The doctors are doing everything that is humanly possible to save her, but only God can really save your (sic) life," says the most recent post by Renato Lindgren.
So, I ask the distinguished grammarians among us, why the (sic) in this instance and is the (sic) even needed?
In my opinion, the only thing remotely 'sic' about this thread is my thought to post a 'would you still hit it'?. I have since reconsidered, and would never post such a disgusting and insensitive item in such a tragic case.


