+696 It's the band IS good, not the band ARE good. Even though there are multiple people in the band, it's just one band, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I've never actually heard that before, but you're right anyway xP

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You are correct, but it gets a little tricky when you use an actual band name that sounds plural (The Beatles, The Killers, etc.). The Killers are good? The Killers (one band) is good?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

i didnt know anyone was stupid enough to get that confused.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You would be surprised. The magazine Alternative press screws it up ALL the time.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

it doesn't make sense for anyone to no way this, it's simply fact lol

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yeah.. grammar on amirite! :p

by Anonymous 13 years ago

"The band IS good, but the drummer and lead guitarist ARE the best."

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It's kind of sad that someone had to clarify this...

by Anonymous 13 years ago

well i think that's the way it works in europe, am i correct?? its simply a cultural difference thing.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

"Rarely is the question asked 'Is our children learning?'." -George Bush.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Technically both are correct. The latter version is more commonly seen in British English

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Technically both are correct. The latter version is more commonly seen in British English

by Anonymous 13 years ago