It drives me bananas when people take the 'and I' combination too far. For example:
My boss gave him and I tickets to the show.
No! Take out 'him' and see what you get? My boss gave I tickets to the show.
If you don't believe me, how about AskOxford.com? Here's what they say about it:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is correct: 'my friend and me' or 'my friend and I'?
That depends on where you and your friend are in the sentence. In colloquial speech 'me' is often used where standard grammar requires 'I', especially when someone else is mentioned too. Sometimes people use 'I' instead of 'me', because they know 'me' is sometimes wrong, but have not understood the principle. (Others resort to 'myself', which can sound rather pompous.)
I am the subject of the sentence, but the object of the sentence is me.
If in doubt, take your friend out of the sentence.
Me and my friend went to a party last night. [Wrong]
I and my friend went to a party last night.
My friend and me went to a party last night. [Wrong]
My friend and I went to a party last night.
The mayor has invited me and my husband.
The mayor has invited I and my husband. [Wrong]
The mayor has invited my husband and me.
The mayor has invited my husband and I. [Wrong]
Incidentally, saying 'my friend and I' instead of 'I and my friend' is not better grammar, it's just being polite.
Whew, it's good to get that off my chest.
