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Red Pen Syndrome

The sufferers of this syndrome have an irrepressible urge to correct any and all grammar mistakes that come within their sight. At times this can be helpful, but at other times, it can be downright inappropriate and mean.

Jane: Hey! Take that apostrophe out of there! Bob: What? Who are you? Jane: I'm sorry, I have Red Pen Syndrome.

by Soundandfury August 13, 2008

can i borrow your red pen

A way of a girl saying that she needs a pad or tampon without being embarrassed

You: Emily can I borrow your red pen Boy: here you can borrow mine. ( actually gives you a red pen) You: no I need Emily's red pen Emily: hands you a tampon secretly under her desk

by xxxCUTExxx December 31, 2016