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  No Apostrophes in My Beer!

  1572 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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  Tuesday Is and Thursday Is

  1013 readersMy friend Tiff, a frequent contributor to Apostrophe Catastrophes, spotted these terrible signs in LA:Three apostrophe catastrophes in one photo! And you may not be able to read the small print at the bottom of the Thursday's [sic] sign, but we've also got some unnecessary quotation marks. An early "bird" special? Thanks, Tiff!

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  Still Crazy After All These Years

  4232 readersThe person who made this wall hanging may be old, but he or she is certainly not wise.Someone did think I was a student the other day when I was at my high school, so maybe I'm just crazy...Thanks to Jean-Marie for posting this to the Apostrophe Catastrophes Facebook group.

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  Automatic Urinal Catastrophe

  2380 readersIn a classic e-mail to Apostrophe Catastrophes, Scott writes, "I found this on an automatic urinal in Jerusalem."So, the machine doesn't work on the sabbath, which makes it kosher, I suppose, but does that mean you can't pee into it on Saturdays? This blog entry is dedicated to my brother who loves automatic urinals and

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  Some Mistakes Were Built to Last

  1187 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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  14th Time’s the Charm

  6266 readersAfter 13 apostrophe catastrophes, this menu from Taco Rio in Wichita, Kansas, finally gets it right at the bottom right side of the menu.Thanks to Spencer for sending in this deluge of apostrophe catastrophes.

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  Doctor’s Office Catastrophe

  4589 readersClare sent in this horrifyingly bad sign that she spotted at her pediatrician's office.Regardless of your political views, I think we can all agree that this sign is in need of health care reform. The bad grammar and horrendous clip art might actually give someone a heart attack. Thanks, Clare!P.S. Apostrophe Catastrophes has had a

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  This Time, Baby, I Feel Bullyproof

  1312 readersScott sent in this two-for-one apostrophe catastrophe (see the bottom left side of the flyer):(Click the photo to embiggen.) Not sure the kid is really yours? This is the martial arts academy for you!Thanks, Scott!

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  MLK Banner’s

  1735 readersAn Apostrophe Catastrophes reader named Mike sent me an e-mail with five catastrophic photos (or photo's, as the case may be). One of the more bizarre ones is from a sign shop in Pensacola, Florida.Are MLK banners even a thing? How about some George Washington banner's [sic] for later this month?And speaking of birthdays, today

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  Grande Catastrophecinno

  1387 readersWalking home from a Celtics game a few weeks ago, I happened upon this apostrophe catastrophe at a Starbucks near Mass General Hospital:I usually stay away from posting hand-written apostrophe catastrophes because anyone can make a hand-written sign, but this is Starbucks so it's all corporate and stuff. And what is the deal with that