Discussion » The Olny Iprmoetnt Tihng Is Taht Frist And Lsat Ltteer Is At The Rghit Pclae

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Posted by Vermillyn, 14:10, 16th September 2003:
 
Hi All, "Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe". Anyone know WHICH English university's research this is???? It's got me stumped!
Posted by Victor Menendez, 14:13, 16th September 2003:
 
it slef?
iprmoetnt?
Posted by friday, 14:16, 16th September 2003:
 
Beargod University - its a windup intended to support BG spelling theories, otherwise known as Beargoditis
Posted by beargod, 14:16, 16th September 2003:
 
I got that email shortly after jlittle said it
Posted by cal, 14:50, 16th September 2003:
 
someone posted this earlier in the week with a link, no?
Posted by beargod, 14:52, 16th September 2003:
 
There was no link but yes as I said jlittle did, I think and I got the same email
Posted by jlittle, 14:57, 16th September 2003:
 
I already posted this :D
Posted by beargod, 15:00, 16th September 2003:
 
damn you people I will lick all of your eyes
Posted by Pauly, 16:57, 16th September 2003:
 
Does anyone find the title here hard to read in the left-hand topic list?

I think it's because it's surrounded by other words.