Sara sent in this photo of a sign at a doctor’s office:

Maggie writes:

I was searching for a dog breeder online, and found this glorious example of apostrophe abuse. It’s like she wasn’t sure of the correct usage, so she just tried it each way she could think of.

Christian found this sign at a pumpkin patch in Long Beach, California:

Unless it’s an establishment owned by this guy, the apostrophe in the sign is incorrect.

Courtenay writes:

When I opened my iTunes this morning, this is one of the shared libraries that came up. When even Jesus can’t use an apostrophe correctly, we are all in trouble!!

Cliff sent in this photo he took in Philipsburg, St. Martin:

“Tattoo’s” seems to be a common mistake… any ideas why?

Anne sent in this sign from Glen Haven, CO:

Unless “The Blue” is the name of their house, that apostrophe is superfluous. I wonder if the sign maker got paid extra for carving that mark?

Annie sent in this photo taken while she was waiting for dinner in Wyandotte, Michigan:

I want to know, what exactly does this pasta marinara night possess?

Matt writes:

The first is from an IHOP in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The second is from a service cart at a Best Buy in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well. Note the equally interesting use of quotes around “please.”

Matt sent in this screen shot…

from the Web site of the men’s softball league in which I play.
What makes it funny for me is the mix of correct and incorrect apostrophes — including one that’s not even on a plural word — along with some inexplicable capitalization.

(Thanks, Lori!)

Apostrophe Neglect! (Thanks, Christian!)

(Thanks, Keith!)