Semicolons! Do you know how to use one and would you even notice if they disappeared? (via firstdogonthemoon.com.au)

Comic strip about semicolons divided into six panels.&10;&10;**Top Panel:** &10;Title "Semicolons!" announcing that they were invented in 1494. Question about their usage and importance. A character exclaims, "Semicolons are on notice!"&10;&10;**Second Row, Left Panel:** &10;Discussion of studies on the decline of semicolon usage. A researcher presents findings while a character dismisses them. Caption: "Semicolonisers would have you believe that the semicolon is critical to reading comprehension."&10;&10;**Second Row, Right Panel:** &10;Definition of a semicolon as a punctuation mark indicating a pause. A character disregards it with "Whatever." Mentions mysterious uses of semicolons and reasons to ban them.&10;&10;**Third Row, Left Panel:** &10;Humorous list of items to ban due to fear of them, including semicolons, wasps, and fire extinguishers. A character expresses fear and misunderstanding of semicolons.&10;&10;**Third Row, Right Panel:** &10;Commentary on the evolution of language. Characters discuss grammar as a "vibe." Suggestion to write different sentences if semicolons are needed.&10;&10;**Bottom Row:** &10;Left Panel: The author embraces a fluid approach to language, citing laziness and comedic purposes.&10;&10;Right Panel: Appreciation for debates on language, with the greatest word in English revealed as "irregardless." Characters celebrate with music and dance.&10;&10;Footer invites reader opinions on banning language elements, with a note on creating more cartoons.
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