I, like many others, am an avid player of word games. One day, I almost didn't get the Wordle because of a simple spelling confusion between 'serum' and 'syrum'. This incident made me realize that English spelling can be unnecessarily complex and confusing.

The word 'serum', which is commonly used in both medical and cosmetic industries, has been spelled this way for centuries. However, its pronunciation often leads people to believe it should be spelled as 'syrum'. This discrepancy between spelling and pronunciation can cause confusion especially for those learning English as a second language or even native speakers during games like Wordle.

According to the National Institute for Literacy (2008), approximately 43% of adults in the U.S have basic or below basic literacy skills. Simplifying spellings could help improve literacy rates by making English easier to learn and understand.

Let's take a step towards making English more intuitive by changing the spelling of serum to syrum. Sign this petition if you agree that it's time we start simplifying our language instead of complicating it further.