Monday, November 25, 2013

I now know what [sic] stands for

Having seen [sic] in various places for many years I surmised that it was used when quoting somebody, and repeating even their errors, but showing that you know they're wrong.

As with Hendo last week quoting Robert Manne:

"It was positioned between the once communist Labour [sic] Club and the fiercely anti-communist and curiously named ALP Club…."

And the word? Latin for "thus".

But it could just as easily be short for "Self Important Correction"


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