A man in prison was waiting for a telegram that would determine his fate. This was the message: “Pardon not death.” The meaning depended upon the placement of a comma. It could read “Pardon, not death,” and he was free. Or, it could read “Pardon not, death,” in which case he was condemned. How fragile is the grammatical thread upon which our lives could depend.
Everything Hurts & I'm Dying 
That was sick. Funny, but sick.
A man in prison was waiting for a telegram that would determine his fate. This was the message: “Pardon not death.” The meaning depended upon the placement of a comma. It could read “Pardon, not death,” and he was free. Or, it could read “Pardon not, death,” in which case he was condemned. How fragile is the grammatical thread upon which our lives could depend.
Hmmmm…
Does that guy who had to have the bad intestinal operation leave the hospital with only a semi-colon, Trey?
After a certain “period” of time.
Should people who don’t use correct grammar be subjected to Capital Punishment? 😉 x