Pu-leeeeze, People!

I know it's pathetic to post about such a thing. Obviously I'm neglecting something I should be doing. However, I am going to die if I see another misuse of an apostrophe. I know I'm not the grammar queen and I'm sure there are plenty of mistakes I am making even as I write this very post, but cummon!

Can you see the problem in this picture? Does your skin crawl? Do you start feeling nauseous? Now, like I said, I'm not a grammar snob. I don't particularly care if you dangle your who-zee-what. Use lay incorrectly! Mix up effect and affect! Write everything in abbreviations and don't capitalize! But I can't stand it when an 's is used the wrong way. If you are unsure of your apostrophe usage, may I kindly direct you to Grammar Girl. Then you can go back, read my posts, and lecture me on my writing problems. I don't mind, I deserve it after this.


And now to end this drivel, here's a song:

Apostrophe (Oh Christmas Tree)
by Eileen Thorpe

Apostrophe, apostrophe
You drive me oh so batty.
Apostrophe, apostrophe
Your overuse is a travesty.
Some people just can’t get enough
They must think you’re hot stuff
Apostrophe, apostrophe
Some rules to avoid catastrophe.

It’s hers and theirs and yours and its
When you want to possess a bit
And when you need to pluralize,
You don’t need to apostrophize.
And what of words that end in esess?
An apostrophe will only make a mess’s.

I wonder why you so confuse
I’m sure you’re tired of this abuse.
Apostrophe, apostrophe
You drive me oh so batty.