Kevin writes:
This was taken in Manchester, England, which lately has become a home for stray apostrophes. The need for food to sport possessive apostrophes near other food suggests a form of encroaching nutrient cannibalism.
Fresh Juice’s… Panini’s…
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#1 by Trevor on February 13, 2009 - 8:39 am
It’s the inconsistency of signs like this that gets me. How did anyone decide to put apostrophes in these two words but not in any of the others? How?!
#2 by Mantolwen on February 13, 2009 - 9:49 am
I wondered where all the apostrophes Birmingham abandoned went off to. Here’s the answer – Manchester!
#3 by DorkusMalorkus on February 14, 2009 - 7:27 am
Also: Panini is already plural! There is no need for the “S” at the end, with or without an apostrophe.