...Then along came acronyms, emoticon's, and abbreviations that nobody could have predicted.
Thing's do not bode well for the future of the Queen's english.
I offer the below public address message.
And the use of apostrophes to make things plural. (sorry, couldn't resist!)
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young