Pour / Pore
February 4, 2009 – 10:13 pmOne of the most common mistakes I see is confusing similar-sounding words with different meanings.
From the Feb. 2009 edition of Relish magazine:
“She also subscribed to Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines, which I would pour over, then sneak home.”
Was that gravy or maple syrup she was pouring over the magazines?
pour – to dispense from a container
pore – to read or study attentively
What makes this blooper doubly delicious is that the title “editor” appeared after the author’s name.
As a courtesy, I often refrain from identifying the source of bloopers . . . but when they appear in print, they’re already out there for the world to see. You publish it, you take responsibility for it.
2 Responses to “Pour / Pore”
This is so true! Oh, those homonyms! Hmm, I wonder if this editor works for the Southern Sentinel….
By Kathy on Feb 20, 2009
Poor.
By Robert on Mar 25, 2009