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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 3d ago

Parisian Sex Shop Catastrophe

Emily, who is teaching English in Paris, found this apostrophe catastrophe in a sex shop in Paris. She writes, "My friends were more amused by the fact that sperm fancy dress outfits even exist, but as you can see I was disgusted by the punctuation." "Even super heroes can't punctuate," Emily p
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 5d ago

The Bear Owns the Bar

TT the Bear's Place will always hold a special place in my heart because it's the first bar at which I ever got a drink. So, I know its name is supposed to have an apostrophe in it. Apparently, Harpoon Brewery is not aware of this. Thanks to my friend Alaina for taking this photo.
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 1W ago

Wacky Worm Catastrophe

Leah sent me this apostrophe catastrophe that her brother found at a carnival in Revere, Mass. Even without the catastrophe, what the heck is a "wacky worm photo"? The picture is weirding me out. Thanks, Leah!
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 1W ago

Rajon Rondo Playing for a Jewish Softball Team Apostrophe Catastrophe

This photo has been published elsewhere, but nonetheless, it may be my favorite apostrophe catastrophe of all time. At least until someone sends me one involving Kevin Garnett. Rondo playing for a Jewish softball team?! With an apostrophe catastrophe on his t-shirt?! This just made my week. And
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 1W ago

Double-Apostrophe Catastrophe

Jaclyn sent me this photo from a convenience store that recently changed from a White Hen Pantry. Perhaps Jia couldn't decide which direction an apostrophe should face (as opposed to as single quote mark), so she decided to put both. Thanks, Jaclyn!
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 2W ago

Tiara Catastrophe

Jillian sent me this picture from a store in upstate New York. It looks like a cute idea for a business, but sadly, it's marred by the apostrophe catastrophe in the word tiaras. Thanks, Jillian!
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 2W ago

But I Did Not Mock the Deputy

Jon sent this apostrophe catastrophe from a St. Patrick's Day parade. Perhaps this sign is more of a missing-word catastrophe. Should it be "sheriff's office"? Thanks, Jon!
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 3W ago

Iron-Clad Catastrophe

After a recent trip to Calgary, Chim sent me four catastrophes. Here's another it's vs. its error, and this one is permanently embossed on a plaque. Thanks, Chim!
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 3W ago

Double Apostrophe Catastrophe from a Library

My friend Natalie was horrified to find this double apostrophe catastrophe at the Medford Public Library. Some style guides recommend using an apostrophe in abbreviations such as DVD, but since the videos has a catastrophe in it, I'm going to assume that DVD's is a mistake too. Thanks, Natalie
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Apostrophe Catastrophes · 3W ago

Charity Poster Catastrophe

This event seems like a great cause, but the top line of this poster (kid's cancer buzz-off) implies that the charity is for only one kid. Sadly, we know that there are many kids with cancer, so this poster is grammatically incorrect. Shout-out to Market Basket for sponsoring this event, thoug
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