CM Punk's Grammar Slam - Then & Than

Welcome to CM Punk's Grammar Slam, where WWE Superstar CM Punk corrects your awful grammar. In this episode, Punk explains the difference between Then and Than.
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[@YouTube]

Thanks CM Punk. We'll never make that mistake (or feel safe)...ever again.

[@questkai4548]

Wut up KZbin!

[@xxscarfaycexx8152]

I would love if he was my English teacher in school.

[@spinperer12345]

I'm hell yeah

[@meshatillman1050]

JoshEv01 -_- i would love school

[@InfernAlien]

+JoshEv01 -_- Yeah and if you would fuck up one fucking sentence in a fucking text he would Pepsi Plunge you.

[@xXslizer]

Make sure their isn't any glass bottles in that class, cuz you'll get knocked out every time you fuck up.

[@MrPlaly]

+aaron meade its there* xDD

[@lol33887]

I'm actually learning english thanks to CM Punk. xD

[@ryman1933]

I think I have learned more English from three of these videos then I ever learned back in school :/

[@lol33887]

Guinea I know right

[@PainVsPerfect]

Guinea Because you were too busy sucking...

[@Alex-nv9bo]

The Gordon Ramsay of English....

[@dizzybitches]

CM Punk should be a English teacher

[@ChiccinTendies]

AN, NOT A!!!!!!!!! AN!!!! AN!!!!!

[@dizzybitches]

I did that so I could bug you guys. But tanks for noticing it

[@ChiccinTendies]

Oh np

[@tuschman168]

I just tried to picture that. If we had him as an English teacher in elementary school I think we would have been scared at first but after a while we would have been the coolest class ever.

[@dizzybitches]

Yeah it would be cool. But you would have to get your grammer right. Or he'd scream scream the head off of you!

[@elainegilfillan2817]

Dear CM Punk, Congratulations on your recent marriage! I am very sorry that you get so much hate mail, but hopefully this might brighten your day a bit... I like you so much better THAN a horrible smack talker 50-year old grandmother. Thanks for having a great sense of humor, Elaine

[@DaiseeAi]

It's funny, because English isn't my first language and this helped my figure out the difference between "then" and "than". Thanks Punk ^-^

[@CKing97]

I love these videos lmaoooo especially when he goes off on the writers

[@mattymurdo4134]

+Cailon King the best part

[@lizzimarie4127]

If he was my teacher id be early to class everyday lolz

[@macgyver112]

It's all fun and games till one day you make him mad and he gives you GTS

[@lizzimarie4127]

Yea true xD

[@michelled5192]

Ellen D = Ellen DeGeneres ???

[@BmanTheChamp]

+Michelle D Then how would she have a grandson?

[@-last6083]

Michelle _ WWE Ellen DamnGenerator

[@OSMAN-qb3xw]

Cm punk is the best of the best of the best

[@quintessences]

Am I the only one who thought that Ellen DeGeneres wrote the letter?😂😂😂

[@cutlass206]

Same ere

[@nnydepp]

Just found this, I love it. Keep it up Phil.

[@energforce8287]

"Is there nice letters?" I think he means are there nice letters.

[@cj82999]

I want him as an english teacher

[@TheDarkLordOfBass]

Next do affect and effect :)

[@aToMiZeDx]

I love this segment. There is a general lack of attention and comprehension when it comes to grammar nowadays, and this segment does its best to educate the public on how to avoid the common errors. I do, however, have a small gripe with the sentence about Ellen's grandson. It states, "I would rather stab myself in the face, than listen to you try to tell me that your stupid grandson has better smack talk than me." The comma placement is unnecessary and incorrect. The sentence also does not end with a period. I apologize if this comes off as being picky, but considering that this is a segment about proper grammar, I feel that it's fair to point out these mistakes.

[@OSMAN-qb3xw]

Punk is better then cena

[@VolaraNyghte]

than!!!!

[@OSMAN-qb3xw]

Meinir Erna that's the point OMG

[@VolaraNyghte]

+OS MAN ahhhh... *facepalms self*

[@rookie713]

+OS MAN GRAMMAR SLAM!!!

[@andousixx8556]

this kinda means, "Punk is better" and "next is Cena" lol

[@cutlass206]

I am doing better in school because i an afraid of cm punk smashing a bottle on my head

[@mingnexus]

*I'm

[@cutlass206]

Nexus i am is still correct.

[@mingnexus]

Lomostopmotion Actually you're right. but I gotta tell you this You spell wrong. *am

[@ImNotSalad]

You're videos are literally the best thing in the world. There better then anything I've seen before.

[@zero11010]

Just because the point of this video is grammar. 0:33 you meant to ask "Are there nice letters" or maybe "is there a nice letter", but "is there nice letters" would be bad grammar.

[@raiders4sbgaming907]

+zero11010 oh the irony

[@xoxconversexox]

You're my favourite! People are always using improper grammar and it drives me crazy, keep up with the awesome videos !

[@marjonakhalimova7371]

Dear Cm punk, I love you! You are like in my top 5 favorite wrestlers! I dont give a fuck what some losers say about you, your jokes and insults are great and make me laugh real laud, continue what you do because I love your for it. -M.K

[@musa7514]

*facepalm*

[@StorageGuyGuns]

Usmaan Musa Facepalm YOUR facepalm... It's obviously trolling.

[@kathymichael7224]

We like these videos on Yo'Mama, Yo' Grammar on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you don't mind that we share them. We share our grammar pet peeves in a humorous way. What a wonderful thing you are doing in these videos. I could have used them in the classroom!

[@tisf0]

Probably she ment that her grandson is better,then you,You know,meaning you are after him.

[@fahdiaa]

It is meant to be "meant"!!!!

[@tisf0]

Takki Ahmed ah! Yeah and I was sure i double checked it.That's what i get for trying to be a smartass on the internet :3

[@fahdiaa]

lol true!!!

[@ShadowFai20]

Damn this is why I love CM PUNK.. Voice of the voiceless.. He inspired people to speak their minds and giving them courage to speak it. Love it

[@ruthRL]

Ok I'm gonna ask cm punk if he can be my personal teacher!

[@darkedgedash]

This is what the world needs. More, please!

[@MrJackblack7]

I wish he was my teacher.

[@KILLINGQUEEN]

These videos are seriously making my day.

[@TokeAlotaSmokers]

This is so basic lol. Love you CM Punk!

[@nicks.2965]

whichever person thought this video up is genius. I havn't seen a more relatable educational video then this in my whole entire life. These segments should be on the wreseling shows so kids are taught a thing or too.

[@jonathanayala375]

Ellen D? Is that you, Ellen Degeneres?

[@dimahna290]

I was in my grammer test once and i forgot what is you're and your all i imagined was cm punk smacking me with a bottle . Just remember cm punk and you'll will be satisfied XD

[@DrexPR]

CM Punk is just the best (inside the ring and outside) Great human being!

[@SomeRandomGuy164]

These videos are so incredibly entertaining!

[@micheab7814]

Thank you! Your videos have given me faith in the English language once more, and it's given me the desire to finish my third book. Once again, thank you, CM Punk.

[@pavma7]

Punk is always in such a good mood.

[@sowhazupguy]

I love the people who made this...there awesome

[@cgilbride72]

This is probably the most entertaining thing ive seen all day

[@bankyconan]

Wow. You definitely need this series!

[@buckplug2423]

"I think it's embarrassing that you were allowed to have children, and then your children have children!" And that depiction. :D

[@ISukiKazuyaI]

These are some of the best damn videos I have ever seen.

[@Matt561]

We really need more of these.

[@zaqtoorthemighty]

And THEN I began to question what I knew rather THAN what I thought I knew... and it figuratively blew my mind...

[@NuclearConvoy]

This is fantastic. Thank you, CM Punk.

[@csmith0777]

Everyone on KZbin NEEDS to watch these CM Punk videos!!!!

[@trixklyee1415]

We need more of grammar slam on nerdist.

[@ohjetset]

I can't believe that in skimming the comments, I only saw one other person who noticed that he said,"is there any nice letters?" instead of "are there any nice letter?" Oh well, I still love him.

[@ThaFranchise007]

I hope you come back sooner THAN later. I rock!

[@rockreneerock]

This is the best thing ever. I'm glad there's not a lot of cursing, because I am using this in my english class. THANK YOU KYLE ANDERSON for always finding the best shit.

[@DaveTriesToPlayGuitar]

We need more of this.

[@anxofarmesto]

CM Punk is a great showman...he'll become a legend some day if he's not one already.

[@hardyfan22]

We need more of this. It literally makes my day. =P

[@Javimtz32]

Figuratively!

[@lukep2k362]

This is the actual only reason I know the difference between then and than

[@grovertigo]

I love that the author of the letter correctly used than over then earlier in the letter.

[@freddrogoterrance]

Is anyone else nearly crying with laughter at this mini series? So tongue in cheek xD

[@winterrose9658]

This never gets old

[@HerpedyFlerp]

The world needs more of this...

[@ISetYourFaceOnFire]

This is the best thing ever....Respect Punk.

[@Cathidge]

This might be the greatest thing I've ever seen.

[@Ishin69]

Thanks CM Punk, your a very good teacher, i really think that my grammar now is better then before. Their not so many mistakes in my texts anymore ! Thanks !

[@aleeka99]

More of these please!!

[@SuperBiun]

Dear CM Punk, I love you. Thank you for your amazing grammar lessons. Sincerely, SuperBiun

[@JamesStreck0312]

Absolutely correct. I/me is a common mistake as well as the incorrect use of "myself".

[@HiSaimanSays]

Dangerous* !!!!! DANGEROUS.

[@TheRealAVC89]

I want more of these they're awesome.

[@Corroidz]

I hope we get more of these. These are hysterical.

[@deadndbloated]

This is the best, most violent, explanation of the "then/than" problem. Thanks tattooed wrestler man.

[@sophiadawg7195]

This is actually a very funny way to learn grammar. I love watching it and would want him as my teacher. And to go back to wwe I miss him.

[@JIMTHEPROable]

That is the reason Punk is the Best In the World.

[@Astra_1999]

I love this so much! I'm subscribing!

[@AlexRoyale]

These are so damn good. I'm not pleasantly surprised, I AM OVERJOYED.

[@DarkKingGoku]

best teacher ever!

[@Christianminecraft12]

I would watch this every single day

[@Zarajpat]

Best English teacher ever

[@DanielM7979]

Hey these are hilarious videos and thank you for them. I think you should do some for other common grammar mistakes like when to use commas, how to use the right punctuation, and other problems of the like. I personally could use them to teach high school students how to write properly.

[@curtisdarklordgrissom3661]

He needs to do more of these!

[@ninjomaniac]

This is much more enjoyable than I thought it would be.

[@NickBoi3000]

he was a GREAT guest on the podcast. i stopped watching wrestling way before he came on the scene but I am definitely a fan. turns out like all these dudes from wrestling are actually really down to earth cool guys

[@BottleConcreteBlond]

Thank you! This drives me crazy.

[@Anjalena]

OMG, I've found my new home! Thank you so much, CM Punk. I don't know who you are, but you are my god! *tears up and sniffles*

[@PalaceDude]

always smacking things made out of glass on heads of the people that he doesn't like , wish i can do that. it clearly gives a good relieving feeling.

[@xDPrismshotxD]

Whenever I used the word "than", people kept telling me it wasn't a word, and that it doesn't exist. Well now I can prove them wrong!

[@ZuluVRC]

stop hanging out with idiots

[@KailumAsylum]

Whoever thought that must’ve never read a fucking dictionary in their life

[@magicboyra5746]

How was I able to survive without watching this for so long?

[@j.d.3597]

Chris Hardwick & CM Punk becoming friends is possibly the best thing to happen to Nerdist.

[@dgficklin8830]

Amen brother! The "then/than" thing drives me nuts

[@EricFMA]

This series is AWESOME! It reminds me of a modern day "Electric Company!" It should be required viewing for everyone before graduating any level of schooling!

[@millersayshihowboutu]

me love cm punks grammer lesons they are better then anybody elses

[@MacPhersonSCOTSMAN]

Him pissed off is hilarious. He's still my favorite WWE Superstar.

[@homealone2nana]

You're my grammar hero! I have been on a grammar vigil for a long time. One of my all time favorites is "hanged" .... plus If I 'were'... not was. Thank you for your attempts to educate our illiterate nation ! I think you may be getting to the very core. How can we ever elect a worthy president if we can't even speak correct English!

[@VelvetMetrolink]

Weird. He normally seems so easy to get along with.

[@daleshipman9163]

These videos are hilarious. CM Punk makes grammar figuratively bad-ass.

[@bradleyduguay9120]

i really hope there are more of these.

[@kaiboyle5821]

omg cm punk in the youtube geek week is awesome!!!!! I'm so friggin happy

[@TheWholeEffingShow]

If Punk was referring to the letter when he said "than listen to you try to tell me...", then he wasn't listening to the letter, but he was reading the letter. Listening to the letter would involve vocal action, that is unless someone happened to read the letter for him.

[@Theangelsinthedirt]

I like how he said "Is there nice letters" on a show about grammar.

[@MTV12345]

Cm punk your the best in the world

[@chrisbarrientos470]

*you're

[@MohamedAnsari_H]

Cool way to learn grammar, love you cm punk

[@HQDivinity]

Well, this guy you're talking about is the best in the world, CM Punk.