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You can feel how cathartic this must have been for someone (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

The correct way would be "drive-through."

"Drive-thru" is purposely spelled wrong to attract attention. The same as "Krispy Kreme" or "Dunkin' Donuts." It's only "correct" in that it has become ubiquitous through usage.

[–] bisby@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's only "correct" in that it has become ubiquitous through usage.

What you are describing is called "language"

"You" wasn't always allowed to be singular. Colour vs color. Doughnut can be donut. Etc. Languages evolve over time, and "drive-thru" is in plenty of dictionaries.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

Yup, "drive through" is an instruction, "drive-thru" is a noun. So you'll drive through the drive-thru.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pretty sure thru is to save space.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Yup, esp since it's often written on the pavement.