Apr 25 2007

A Swim Aids Spelling Lesson

Posted April 25, 2007 at 12:39 am by Suz in Doing the right thing,Keepin' It Real

Eric Namesnik Grand PrixOk, is it just me, or is anyone else annoyed by the fact that major publications and websites are continually mispelling a swimming great’s name?

See that logo for the Eric Namesnik Grand Prix? See how it’s Eric and not Erik? That’s how it’s supposed to be. The widespread use of the ‘k’ makes me think that many are thinking about Erik Vendt, and not Eric Namesnik. If I see one more mispelling of Snik’s first name, I’m going to lose my mind! And I didn’t even know him!

But seriously, shouldn’t everyone do justice to his legacy by spelling his name properly.

Someone please forward this memo to Swimming World Magazine and USA Swimming. One would think they knew how to spell his name…

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    6 Responses to “A Swim Aids Spelling Lesson”

    1. # KiWion Apr 25, 2007 at 12:52 am

      we all know that swimming isnt the front page winner but GEEEEZ..can we all do a little fact checking before we post stuff? usa swimming and swimmingworld should be ashamed.

       

      was that too harsh?

    2. # Erikaon Apr 25, 2007 at 1:09 am

      Both Erika and Erik are supposed to be spelled with a ‘k’ anyway… DUH. :)

    3. # Suzon Apr 25, 2007 at 2:30 am

      Except in this case, the name ISN’T supposed to have a ‘k’. But that’s ok, Erika. I know you’re tired ;)

    4. # Carrieon Apr 25, 2007 at 2:57 pm

      I really think that all the writers know how to spell is “Michael Phelps.”

    5. # Erikaon Apr 25, 2007 at 3:21 pm

      LOL Carrie you crack me up… unfortunately, that’s probably true…

      and Suz, quit calling me out!!! Who am I gunna look good in front of if you keep blowin my cool?!

      BAHAHAHAHA, alright, I had a good laugh… Talk to you lovies tonight I’m sure!

    6. # KiWion Apr 25, 2007 at 5:35 pm

      carrie- that is probably the case.

      ill see you all tonight if i dont pass out in front of the screen. i woke up at 5am to finish my lab report. poop. school=poop. ahhaa

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