Showing posts with label Cuba Gooding Jr. is a terrible actor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cuba Gooding Jr. is a terrible actor. Show all posts

17 April 2008

don't do this.

Achtung, English speakers:


com·prise. [kuhm-prahyz] –verb (used with object), -prised, -pris·ing.

1.to include or contain: The TUR authorship comprises several states and cities.
2.to consist of; be composed of: The tighten up report comprises 24 members.
3.to form or constitute: Tightening up comprised the day's activities.

WRONG: Cuba Gooding Jr.'s skill set is comprised of acting, singing, and dancing abilities.

I don't care if dictionary.com says that's a colloquial use. It's irritating so stop using it.