Apostrophe Protection Society

Protecting the apostrophe since 2001, since its a threatened species: apostrophe.org.uk

Who We Are
Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over forty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. Contact Us

Posted By: Alex - Fri Dec 15, 2023
Category: Clubs, Fraternities and Other Self-selecting Organizations | Languages

Comments

My favorite was a taxi with the inscription "Driver's Wanted." I felt I should report the self-admitted fugitive to the police.

Posted by ges on 12/15/23 at 09:40 AM

There must not be a hyphen protection society. That would explain why it has become an endangered species. These people need to expand their coverage.

Posted by Virtual on 12/15/23 at 11:06 AM

A worthy endeavor! I might become involved if I didn't think the Oxford comma more worthy of my support.

Posted by Phideaux on 12/15/23 at 05:33 PM

And on the other side, there are a few societies endeavouring to protect us from the greengrocer's' apostrophe's.

Posted by Richard Bos on 12/16/23 at 11:15 AM

What about the semicolon? Now that's an endangered specie.

Posted by Yudith on 12/18/23 at 06:27 PM

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