ChatGPT said:

Great question — and kind of a loaded one, right? It definitely feels like reading and spelling skills have taken a nosedive in recent years. There are a few reasons people often point to:

1. Tech dependence: Autocorrect and predictive text mean we don’t have to think about spelling anymore. Same with grammar checkers. It’s like outsourcing our brains to our devices.

2. Less reading for fun: People, especially younger generations, tend to read less traditional material (like books or long articles) and more short-form content (texts, tweets, memes). That impacts vocabulary and attention to proper language.

3. Educational shifts: Some argue schools have moved away from foundational skills like phonics and spelling drills in favor of broader literacy or test-focused approaches. Others say students aren’t getting enough one-on-one help, especially in underfunded schools.

4. Language evolution: English is constantly changing. Spelling gets looser, grammar rules shift, and new words enter the mix all the time. Some see this as decline, others as evolution.

But what’s your take — are you seeing this in schools, at work, online?

Nobody could have seen this coming

<drinks water>

It’s almost as if the senile old man was a better choice than the convicted felon narcissist traitor. Nobody could have known.

I can’t help but hear that song.

Nah. Billy peed his pants to save a friend from embarrassment. Would ole Donny pee his pants to make Elon look cool?

This picture is so old. There’s no way this dude didn’t die during Covid.

oh no, this is the first im hearing about this.