In Maine, the much-disputed Oxford comma has helped a group of dairy drivers in a dispute with a company about overtime pay. The Oxford comma is used before the words “and” or “or” in a list of three or more things. https://t.co/MX1uyYgs7BThe Oxford comma ignites considerable passion among its proponents and opponents. In 2011, when it was wrongly reported that the Oxford comma was being dropped by the University of Oxford style guide, there was uproar. “Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?” opens one Vampire Weekend song.

Source: The Guardian March 16, 2017 11:42 UTC