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  Satanic Apostrophe Catastrophe

  1551 readersGlenn Danzig, I don't know a lot about religion, but isn't there only supposed to be one Satan?Clearly, the devil removed the apostrophe from this album cover. The wikipedia entry, and even the URL for the wikipedia entry, include the proper apostrophe...

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  No Apostrophes in My Beer!

  1567 readersToday's apostrophe catastrophe comes to us from Glasgow.One could argue that combo's and promo's are not true catastrophes because they could be shortened versions of combinations and promotions, but pizza's gives it away. I don't think this sign maker had a clue.Thanks to Marie for posting this to the Apostrophe Catastrophes facebook group.

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  All Polo Is

  1159 readersSmoochiefrog sent me an e-mail with three apostrophe catastrophes, including this one from the Inner Harbor Mall:Change "all" to "each" and you could make an argument that this is a contraction and not an apostrophe catastrophe, but I'm not giving this store the benefit of the doubt.Thanks, SF!

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  The Earl Would Be Horrified

  4870 readersNic sent in this double apostrophe catastrophe from Newhaven, East Sussex, England:Adding horrors to catastrophes, why doesn't baguettes get an errant apostrophe?Thanks, Nic!

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  Vote for Apostrophe Catastrophes!

  5585 readersGrammar.net is having a contest for the best grammar blog. Vote for Apostrophe Catastrophes using this link and I will be eternally grateful.In other news, Russ sent me this apostrophe catastrophe that he spotted on Animal Planet:If the apostrophe in Paw's just moved before the "n," everything would be fine.Thanks, Russ!

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  Patriotic Pizza Catastrophe

  2879 readersIt's a holiday here in Boston, so I thought I'd post a local apostrophe catastrophe. Joel from Melrose, Mass., submitted this catastrophe a few weeks ago, but it seemed appropriate for today. He says the pizza at Dado's was good despite the apostrophe/comma catastrophe on their menu.Happy Patriots' Day, everyone! That's a plural possessive because

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  Some Mistakes Were Built to Last

  1182 readersEmily sent me this photo of her friend Kat's permanent apostrophe catastrophe:Oh, tattoo catastrophes are my favorite! My mom and I are both 5'2", so I can relate to the sentiment, but I think Kat ought to get an apostrophe added to her arm to properly honor her mother. Thanks, Emily (and Kat)!

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  Two-for-One Apostrophe Catastrophe

  3921 readersKen spotted this double apostrophe catastrophe outside 12 Burgers and Tacos.Thanks, Ken! Check out Ken's Fake AP Stylebook here, and check out my previous Apostrophe Catastrophes entry for info on how to get a free book.

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  Apostrophe Catastrophe from Singapore

  5788 readersNicholina, whom I originally called David in this posting (sorry!), sent in this apostrophe catastrophe all the way from Singapore:Isn't that punishable by caning?Thanks to Nicholina for making me feel world famous. Check out her previous Apostrophe Catastrophes submission here.

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  How to Prepare for the Rapture

  4981 readersWith the end of the world happening tomorrow, this may be the last apostrophe catastrophe I will ever post. It's a Friday and there's really nothing we can do about the impending apocalypse, so today's catastrophe will involve alcohol. Obviously.Besides the obvious apostrophe catastrophe in margarita's, every day should be two words. This restaurant's website