You would say “The Fusco Brothers ARE amusing” only if you mean the characters themselves are funny.
(Note that the title is not in italics or quotes.)
“I think ‘The Fusco Brothers’ IS amusing” refers to the strip by its title, which is singular, as in the strip above.(In fact I would say “The Fusco Brothers” is particularly singular.)
Analogy: “To me, ‘Pearls Before Swine’ IS amusing because Rat and Pig ARE funny.”
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
I laugh at Pearls AND the Fusco Brothers.
But then, I’m easily amused.
scarbro over 10 years ago
There’s something different about Fusco’s humor. Must be an acquired taste…..but once acquired, addicted.
pschearer Premium Member over 10 years ago
Or is it “The ‘Fusco Brothers’ ARE not amusing”?
jtviper7 over 10 years ago
If your on this page… Must be something.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
You would say “The Fusco Brothers ARE amusing” only if you mean the characters themselves are funny.
(Note that the title is not in italics or quotes.)“I think ‘The Fusco Brothers’ IS amusing” refers to the strip by its title, which is singular, as in the strip above.(In fact I would say “The Fusco Brothers” is particularly singular.)
Analogy: “To me, ‘Pearls Before Swine’ IS amusing because Rat and Pig ARE funny.”
Pedantry strikes again.