to me, correctly using 5+ commas in a single sentence is like perfectly executing a combo in a fighting game. to me.
if you think a sentence needs 5+ commas it should be two sentences
it’s not about what the sentence needs, i’m afraid, nor is it about economy, clarity, or style. it’s about winning, little-theatre-fairy.
Comment on my MA thesis:
That's only four commas but I think this fixes it:
It’s not about what the sentence needs, I’m afraid, nor is it about economy, clarity, or style; it’s about winning, little-theatre-fairy.

















