Re: Just realised I DO care about the US spelling, after-all
As a left-pondian, let me unequivocally state that in this instance we got it wrong. The vast majority of the definitions of "check" do not define it as a "cheque" and have nothing to do with a bank draft.
It's too late now but US English should have retained cheque. "I need to check on my check" is just too confusing.
OTOH, tyre is just silly.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
