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Apostrophe Catastrophes
http://apostrophecatastrophes.blogspot.com/
This blog documents apostrophe catastrophes and other punctuation errors that I find and that readers submit.
- Added on: Nov 6th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Becky
- Listed in: Observational Humor Writing
- Tags: humor english writing grammar punctuation apostrophe
Recent Posts
Looks Like America Made the Right Choice
From John McCain's Twitter page:Punctuation on e-mail and Twitter can be a bit more lax than in a book or business letter, but apostrophe catastrophes are never acceptable. In this case, I think we have to blame McCain's staffers for the blunders. He...
Catastrophe at Beer Island
Amy found a double apostrophe catastrophe at a Coney Island liquor store called Beer Island. What a cool name for a liquor store, right? Too bad about the punctuation errors. On the left, we have it's rather than its, and on the right, today's is mis...
Waxed Tissue Is ... a Person?
Christina spotted today's apostrophe catastrophe at a supermarket in suburban Cleveland. She also wonders when waxed tissues became a proper noun. Good question!Thanks, Christina! ...
I Regresty to Inform You
Melinda sent in an apostrophe catastrophe that she found on Regretsy, which I bet is a goldmine for punctuation errors. The name of the site also makes me think of a woman from the movie theater where I worked in high school who once said, in a thic...
One More Reason to Shop Online
Well, the Christmas season has officially begun, and the media implores you to spend, spend, spend! I used to love malls when I was a teenager, but now they just depress me. However, I still own stock in Gap, Inc., which my grandfather bought me when...
Thanksgiving Catastrophe
Readers, I hope you all had a wonderful, properly punctuated Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all of you! I am especially thankful for J.A. who found a Turkey Day-themed apostrophe catastrophe.Based on the apostrophe placement in seating's, it appears...
