P.S.S. …
I’ve written about this already, but I’ma let it breathe here as well.
Time for an English rant (not necessarily a rant in the English language [although, it is the language in use] nor to be mistaken as a rant by a citizen of England), but please, do correct me if I’m wrong.
A “P.S.” in a letter follows after a letter has been signed. Perhaps the author was hasty in writing the letter and left out a point he or she wanted to include, therefore a postscript (P.S.) is added. Usually, it’s most necessary in a hand written letter. Nowadays, one can type up an email and easily go back.
Breaking down “postscript,” “post” means “following” or “after” and “script” is “text,” therefore: “following-text.” So a “P.S.” is used to indicate text following a body text.
Example:
Dear Delilah,
I’m doing well in Djibouti. The natives have taken me into their homes and welcomed me with the warmest of hearts. I hope all is well in the Hamptons. I will write to you soon.
All my best,
Harold
P.S.
Thank you for the Nestle Toll House cookies. They were delicious. I am such a fat ass.
However, there are times when the author leaves out additional information thought of after completing the letter, “P.S.” included. For that reason, another “P.S.” may be added to include this additional information. However, I’ve noticed that many people make the mistake of writing: “P.S.S.” (postscript script) which doesn’t make sense, at all (unless, the author’s intentions are to highlight and reiterate the postscript). Whereas “P.P.S.” (post postscript), broken down, is “following following-text” or “following postscript.”
Example:
P.S.
Thank you for the Nestle Toll House cookies. They were delicious. I am such a fat ass.
P.P.S.
You’re the devil. It’s your fault that I’m fat.
So, in the future, you know.
Fin.
P.S.
Has anyone seen my Jabberwocky? If you have please let me know.
P.P.S.
P.S.S. = postscript script = text that makes up the postscript; just an afterthought.
P.P.P.S.
Thank you, “P.S.,” («<that “comma” is supposed to be there right? even though there’s a period there; unless, because that period is there, I don’t need a comma? Damn you, Grammar.) for giving me the ability to express my afterthoughts.
