Today is International Apostrophe Day, according to Guardian Style, and we couldn’t help sharing this awesome “How To Use An Apostrophe” poster from The Oatmeal. Click on the image for a web-based version of the poster.
Fantastic stuff. Which apostrophe mistakes drive you crazy?
— Emily
I love this idea! I love English grammar, punctuation and spelling … and I wish more people cared even a LITTLE about it! The misuse of apostrophes that "injure" my sensibilities the most are house signs (or, should I say SIGN'S?? that say SMITH'S or HARRISON'S … as if one member of either family lives there. Of course, this error is rampant on invitations and announcements.And, may I share a sweet apostrophe story? I have been on a Facebook Group for a while, and I finally asked the administrator if it would be possible to remove the incorrect/superfluous apostrophe from the group's title. (I won't mention the name of the group — Let's just say it was akin to WINE CONOISSEUR'S.) The administrator was so upset that I had pointed out a flaw in his punctuation that he harrassed me via Facebook message, and finally removed me from the group! Hmmm …It takes all types! (… or, should I say TYPE'S?)