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Martini’s $5

Posted on September 14, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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David writes:

“Mr. Martini” is having a special on drinks….. or so one would assume.

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Why People Buy Honda’s…

Posted on September 13, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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…Honda’s what?

Rochelle sent this in, and was inspired to start her own blog; check it out!

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Replies

Teacher Apostrophe Abuse

Posted on September 11, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Tara writes:

This note was posted in the workroom at my daughter’s school for the parent who was coming in to help out. It’s bad enough that the third grade teacher can’t use an apostrophe correctly, but you’d think she could at least get it right in her own name.

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What the… this one shouldn’t even be PLURAL!

Posted on September 11, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Sam spotted this sign

…on the wall of the gay bar Bromptons Bar in Earl’s Court in London.

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Replies

No Sitting or Standing in Window’s

Posted on September 9, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Gretchen writes:

I found this sign on the window of a super-expensive jewelry store in Salt Lake City, Utah. I think if you can charge $450 for a pair of earrings, you can afford to hire an editor.

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Reply

Do Not Block Our Neighbors Driveways

Posted on September 9, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Fat Girl spotted this at an In & Out drive-thru in Pasadena, California:

Remember, don’t block the neighbors!

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Investor’s Only $94K

Posted on September 9, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Debra spotted this one in a McDonald’s parking lot in Austin.

There’s a house for sale, and additionally, you can buy an investor for only $94K.

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Abuse at the University of Pittsburgh: Corrected!

Posted on September 2, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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William sent in this update to the “Abuse at the University of Pittsburgh” post from earlier this year:

Some good citizen has taken a stand and halted the continued apostrophe abuse at the University of Pittsburgh. Apparently someone reached up to the sign and chiseled the apostrophe right off. Perhaps they were inspired by this blog?

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Do-not used these door’s. Thank’s.

Posted on September 2, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Aaron writes:

This sign was taped to the door of the old Saline Township High School in Irondale, Jefferson County, Ohio. The building is now used for village offices.

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Replies

No! Playing with Ball’s

Posted on September 2, 2008 by ApostropheAbuse
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Jessica writes:

I found this in a Coney Island tourist trap, and had a good laugh at the way it forbade playing with balls, then I noticed the apostrophe… Who is Ball and what of his should we not be playing with?

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