Of course it is not just grocers that have a habit of putting apostrophes where they shouldn't be, examples of this erroneous behavior can also be found at restaurants, hardware stores, gas stations and pretty much anywhere there is a sign.
What I find humorous is that no one seems to agree on where the apostrophe should go in the word "grocer(')s(') apostrophe."
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where the apostrophe should go in the word "grocer(')s(') apostrophe."
LOL
This is my public punctuation pet peeve, but I had never heard of this name for it. I will definitely share with my students!
Why does tomato have an "e" with plural and potato doesn't?
Language is a trip, isn't it? When I think of the origins, it completely boggles my mind.
Actually, the plural of potato should be potatoes. I think the cartoonist was just playing with different variations of incorrect apostrophe use.
I think the cartoonist is demonstrating the completely random nature of apostrophe use by those who don't understand it - "Chip's and Peas" and "Beer's and Tacos" are a couple of examples. Arguably "Cauli's" would be correct but "Cauliflower's" is Just Plain Wrong
I wrote an obituary for the grocers' apostrophe that might give you a giggle: http://obitchuaries.wordpress.com/2010/01/05/thegrocersapostrophe/
obitchuaries - Thanks for sharing. I am giggling.
I saw a painting of a city scene, apparently in France, with narrow cobblestone streets, picturesque shops, and blue street signs in French on the walls of the buildings. In front of a little bistro was a sign reading:
"Crepe's du jour.".
And there isn't even a possessive apostrophe in French!
God bless all y'all! You have made my day.
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