I was organizing files on my desktop and came across a screenshot of this old post about an 1884 usage guide that still makes me laugh:

"Don't say β€˜gents' for 'gentlemen, nor 'pants' for 'pantaloons.’ These are INEXCUSABLE VULGARISMS. (emphasis added)

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@grammargirl I am quite offended when people dont address my pantaloons with the proper respect they deserve!

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