Archive for May, 2009

More Martini’s

Jacob writes:

This is the front page of the drink menu at Sidetrack Grill in Ypsilanti, MI. Their burgers are some of the best in the country (says GQ and Oprah’s Best Friend Gail King), but their grammar could use some work.

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The Mangos’ at Delray

(Thanks, Chris!)

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Kid’s Eat Free!

Melissa took this photo in a Phoenix, AZ restaurant and remarks:

“Kid’s” appears twice on this ad. At least they were consistent!

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Fudge-a-roo’s

Liam writes:

I took these pictures at work. I would like to know who “Fudge a-roo” is and why these cookies are his.

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Two Martini’s

Anne writes:

The first image is from a Friday’s restaurant in the Chicago airport, the second is from the Capital City Brewery in Washongton, D.C. What is it about martinis and apostrophe abuse?


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April Sale Is Event?

Heidi writes:

Just found this one – you can see “Sale’s” is misspelled, and the 2-digit years have apostrophes behind them instead of in front.

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Not Just For Kid’s

Kimberly spotted this abuse on a menu at Cafe Berlin in Columbia, MO:

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Walkin’s Welcome

Kevin sent in this variation of the more frequently spotted “Walk-in’s Welcome”:

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Greek Custom’s House

Costas writes:

On a recent visit to the town of Nafplio, the old capital of Greece, I was pleased to find that apostrophe abuse reached well back into the last century and was featured prominently in the city’s port buildings, welcoming everyone to Mr. Custom’s house.

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I WANt Yard’s To Mow

Julie writes:

I found this sign posted at a gas station somewhere in Missouri. I’m not sure if the yard owns something or if it’s a contraction…
Either way, I had to take a picture while the locals glared at me.

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