Christmas, with added apostrophes Thursday November 19, 2009
Like many people, I’m not a fan of early mentions of the festive season. And also like many others, I become troubled when I see an apostrophe lurking where it’s not meant to be. So I stopped short last month at the sight of a local pub that did a great job of combining both in one medium sized ‘A’ board. There’s a rogue apostrophe hiding in ‘bookings’. And is it my imagination, or has the word ‘Christmas’ been given one too? I think it has. A timely reminder that apostrophes, like brussels sprouts, should always be doled out with caution.
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Very true, lovely observation. Notice how they’re not big enough to really be noticed but they’re definitely there, for good measure…
— lucyhg Nov 19, 10:02 AM #
Might there be a market for an Anti-Apostrophe Kit – various erasers, Tippex, something to scrape paint off? Is there time to get them on the market for Christma’s or would it be better to wait for Ea’ster?
— Francine Pickering Nov 19, 05:57 PM #