Optical Shop: Hour's of Operation

Dave spotted this one at the Atlanta VA Hospital:

My Dad's Key is Taylor

Kristy spotted this in Summer Crafts for Kids:

PET'S & things

domino cat writes:

This was in our local market. I'm surprised I've never noticed it before, because I go in there quite a lot.

Taken in a smallish northern town, England :)

Bushel's of Fun!

Marguerite writes:

Seems like, if you're going to make an apostrophe mistake, it's best to do it in a big way--on a billboard. That way, millions of drivers can see it!

Mens @ TJ Maxx

Julie spotted this sign at TJ Maxx in Peoria, AZ.

She writes:

I laugh when I think of a sentence such as,"How many mens are coming to the party?" or perhaps the movie "No Country For Old Mens."

Summers on it's way!

Whoops, looks like that apostrophe ended up in the wrong place!



(Thanks, WolfieSara!)

Pina Colada's

(Thanks, Jeff!)

Confused about Your vs. You're? Combine them!

Natalie sent in this clipping from her local newspaper:

2 Papa Burger's

Tara writes:

Saw this sign at the local [Kelowna, British Columbia] A&W... seems that they were out of apostrophes though, so decided the upside down quote would be better than no apostrophe, since one was needed! Ha!

Seen in the New Yourk Time's

Stefan saw this sign at Zabar's in New York City:

Lemon's, Tangerine's, and Kiwi's

(Thanks, Joe!)

Bikini's Welcome, Thong's Encouraged

...but only one of each, please.

Mark snapped this photo at Capt'n Bill's in Wilmington, NC:

Buy Crystal's at the Sears Tower

(Thanks, Janet & Paul!)

The King of Rears Want's Your Bush

Steph & Carrie write:

Here's a good submission for you... "Want's Your BUSH". My friend and I were waiting in line at the zoo for a special exhibit and this gem of a man was lined up in front of us with this shirt!

This shirt reminds me of our very first photo posting. Ah, nostalgia.

Jesus Love's You

Nicole snapped this photo in in Easthampton, MA:

Your' Special

Carly writes:

My friends and I went to our favorite hookah bar and discovered an interesting flavor on the menu. I've never seen anyone commit this particular crime against apostrophes before!

Famous for it's errant apostrophe

Earthling writes:

Apparently Oxford, England doesn't have sufficient scholars for its oldest pub to warrant a signage correction.

New Kia's

Marissa noticed the abuse in this commercial from a local car dealership in the Dallas area:

Employee's Only

Scott writes:

I saw this sign at the handicapped security line at Las Vegas McCarren Airport.

Perhaps there's only one employee, who happens to be handicapped, and this is his line.

Oop's! Sale

Traci took this picture in the Hammond's Candies factory store in Denver:

Ocean Front Villa's

Jeanette writes:

I am visiting the tiny island of Barbuda (part of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean) and found this lovely bit of abuse. I really want to know what the villa owns! There is also a place called "Extra Mans Bar" but I haven't gotten a picture of that one just yet.

Safeway Shopper's

Jamie spotted this at a Safeway in Hollister, California:

Nacho's

Samantha writes:

My husband & I went for nachos at a neighborhood bar last night. We've eaten there many times, but last night was the first time I'd noticed the unnecessary apostrophe on the receipt. As soon as I saw it, I knew what I had to do. :)

Drink's, Menu's, and Tip's

Amanda writes:

The other day my husband and I went to a restaurant and had the worst service ever, though we were the only customers in the restaurant. My irritation only got worse as we went to the cashier and saw these signs, all with incorrect apostrophe usage. Argghh!

They *could* get a pass on the Tips jar; sometimes a stem is just a stem. Based on the remaining abuses, however, I think not.

Your/You're Confusion: Anniversary Edition

I'm guessing neither spouse is an English teacher if they've reached 50 years together:



"What I've Always Known" is that you're no writing ace.

(Thanks, Randy!)

Burger's & Sub's

G sent in this photo of a gas station "restaurant" in Bakersfield, CA:

Dunkin Donut's??

Darcy sent in a link to a story about this Dunkin' Donuts sign that

...is kind of old, but I thought you guys would enjoy it. Thankfully, it was corrected fairly quickly.

Open Sunday's

Allie spotted this sign at Stop & Shop in Malden, MA. Maybe there is some event called "Open Sunday" that lasts from Noon until 11pm.

Americas' Hero's On Board

Regular Nurse sent in this photo of a VA van:


Perhaps the hero of the Americas (North, Central, South) is on board!

Food at it is best

Kay sent in this photo of the Towne Grill,

...a favorite diner spot. We always read the sign as "Town-EE Grill. Food At It Is Best."

The odd thing is, this is its second location ... and when they painted the new sign on the new location, they kept the abused apostrophe. Tradition!

I [Heart] Hot Mom's

This photo of a t-shirt comes from Andy, who

...found this at Arizona Mills Mall. I have a feeling I know what hot mom has that they love.

Keep Dog's Away

It appears that "Keep Dog" is away, so feel free to tramp on this flower bed.



(Thanks, jj!)

Chicken Leg's Dinner

This photo was sent in by Lindsay, who

...found this sign outside Wrigleysville Dogs which, surprisingly, is not in Wrigleysville but in Wrigleyville.

Two bad there are two chicken legs in the sign, otherwise one could claim the sign meant "Chicken leg is dinner". ;)

Restaurant Athen's

Chris writes:

I don't know who Athen is, but he has a nice Greek restaurant in Cologne, Germany.

Dessert's Bar

Lee Meng writes:

Dessert’s Bar is a restaurant chain in Malaysia. Apparently, it is a
place for desserts to hang out.

Bobs's Plubing - 15 Years Experiance

Marc spotted this awesome sign in a deli window:

What, no Tuesday's or Thursday's?

James writes:

This sign is outside the Sydney Swans Social Club. Which I'm a member of. They do a steak and a beer for $14 and they show football matches live on television. But against that, they're illiterate.

Meter's Takes Quarter's Only

Laurel writes:

This is in a parking lot in Cincinnati. As my brother pointed out, only 4 words on the sign and 3 of them are wrong.

Rose's, Tulip's

David writes:

Five words, each ending in S, and only two apostrophes? I wonder how this florist (in Henderson, north of Auckland, New Zealand) decides which words should be honoured in this way!

All Women's Bikini's

Julie writes:

Saw this at a store in Pacific Beach, CA. Can't expect Californians to know grammatical rules, now, can we?

Tool Boxe's (!?!?)

Anne writes:

I was at a store that attaches trailer hitches, as well as carrying various truck supplies, and saw this. All other signs were correct making it even odder to me

Your/You're confusion: You are Upgrade!

Chance writes:

I was at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro, MA, to try out for Wheel of Fortune (didn't make it!). Waiting in line, I snapped a pic of this handmade sign at a Verizon kiosk in the middle of the mall. You are upgrade! It reminds me of "I am Error" from Zelda II.

Myspaces's

Really more "extra s abuse" than "apostrophe abuse", but still funny.
...unless there really is a site called "Myspaces".




(Thanks, Matt!)

Security has Umbrella's

Christine writes:

I found this in the mail room of my building. I was wondering what
item of Umbrella's security has?