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interrobang commented on the word bonustrophe
Though it's in my "words I invented" list, I didn't invent it.
Definition: an apostrophe is unnecessary, superfluous. Like the Greengrocer's Apostrophe.
December 5, 2007
bilby commented on the word bonustrophe
Apostrophe's on special, 20 cent's a pound!
In terms of the dreaded misplaced apostrophe my favourite's include this (remembered from somewhere) sample -
Bit of graffiti: NIGGER'S OUT!
Written underneath: He'll be back soon, please take a seat.
December 5, 2007