Other English majors and literature junkies can back me up in saying that this debate has been a hot one recently. For those of you in the real world, yes, there are different names for different commas. The Oxford Comma is the last comma that comes before the "and" in a list.

For example:

I love watching "Bob's Burger's," "Archer," and any cooking show.

For some, this is your go-to style while writing lists. Others prefer the two comma method. As for me, my professors placed me in the middle of the Oxford battlefield as I decide which method to follow. Although these are both correct, despite what any English professor might tell you, there is still a stigma for using the three comma method at all times. Why is this so?

For example:

I love my parents, Michelle Obama and Barack Obama.

Did I just convince you that I was either Malia or Sasha Obama? If so, then you, my dear readers, have cracked the base of the Oxford comma argument.

Although it would be a true honor to be the daughter of the past president, I must add the Oxford comma. I love my parents, Michelle Obama, and Barack Obama. In lists like this, it is crucial to add the last comma. Google examples of the missing Oxford Comma and you'll get a vast array of comical mixups. Although it may be funny to some, professors and employers will not get a kick out of deceiving your readers. For the sake of your grades and reviews, add the Oxford Comma to ensure no mess-ups. Skim through your work to ensure that your sentence makes sense if you chose to not add one. Your readers will understand you, follow you, and be thankful for you.