The Proofer’s Playlist
by Katie
DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been working on a playlist for proofreaders but not had time to search for more songs, and Music for Kids Who Can’t Read Good posts a playlist for the National Spelling Bee! Well-played, sir. I’m stealing some of your ideas for my list.
All songs Misanthrope-approved for working to, as long as they don’t distract you from your proofreading duties.
Oxford Comma – Vampire Weekend
Nothing Gets Crossed Out – Bright Eyes
Proofer’s mark joke! Some things do get crossed out. As far as Bright Eyes songs, it was either this or “You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will.“
Parentheses – The Blow
You Could Write a Book – SSLYBY
Because everyone involved in writing/editing/using words for a living has a secret novel squirreled away in their desk drawer. Also, the line We need to proofread. You bet your ass you do!
Did You See the Words – Animal Collective
(thx, Music for Kids Who Can’t Read Good!)
Triphallus, To Punctuate! – of Montreal
Wrapped Up In Books – Belle and Sebastian
Interjections – School House Rock
Though “Conjunction Junction” would have been the obvious choice, I always liked this joyful little number about interjections. Hey! I love interjections.
BONUS! For all the editors out there. It’s got “edit” right in the title!:
