We just tested our theory that Me-and-Him’isms are happening all the time throughout society and not merely within earshot. Here’s how the test works:Go to Google News and enter “me and him” in the search window, then see what’s returned to you. Here’s a selection of today’s test:
“Me and Lorne Michaels was in the elevator, just me and him, one time, and I was just looking at him, and I smiled, because I knew he was nervous.” ~New York Magazine (note the verb) (Entertainment)
"It would be a very good fight, me and him in his prime.” ~mb.com.ph (Boxing)
“I guess me and him just developed a little bit more of a connection.” ~Centre Daily Time (Football)
"The chemistry between me and him is better." ~duquesneduke.com (Basketball)
“Me and him have never, I doubt, (messed) with each other in any way.” ~USAToday (Drag racing)
“So me and him started arguing, because he interrupted my conversation with the sergeant.” ~Galveston County Daily News (Jailed inmate)
"I sent Regan a copy of my resignation letter. He asked to meet me and I agreed on the condition it was just me and him.” ~Daily Record, Scotland (Soccer)
“He does a good job and me and him have become real close.” HoopsWorld (NBA player)
That’s the underpinning of my book – Me and Him Are Killing English! The lesson for young people could not be clearer:
If you want a successful academic, business or professional career, start talking like leaders. Give up your youthful and “for-effect” grammar bashing and get with the program!
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