Whoopsisms
Whoopsisms
The first in a series lamenting bad punctuation, misspelling, and fractured grammar
How often have you walked by a sign and wanted to erase a misplaced apostrophe, correct a misspelled word or a grammatical error? It seems like what used to be a rare occurrence is happening more and more these days, and right here in the shadow of two of the world's finest educational institutions. If mangling the English language--or any language--upsets you, please join the campaign to end "whoopsism."
This is the first in a series of "whoopsisms," and you're invited to send along any you happen to see. The only rule is that we extend the "whoopser" the courtesy of letting them know a mistake has been made. If it doesn't change, well it's open season!
It's very possible that the creator of this whoopsim spent a little time on the roof top (2 words?) having a "drank." Indeed.
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owner
July 17, 2013 - 2:19pm
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The Urban Dictionary says
The Urban Dictionary says that "dranks" is a slang term describing more than one alcoholic drink. Perhaps this is an invitation to the roof top to have more than just one... ?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dranks
Mark Jaquith
July 17, 2013 - 3:56pm
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Just caught another one.
Just caught another one. "Employee's Only" posted on a refrigerator at FranDan in East Cambridge. Employee's what?
Susan
July 17, 2013 - 6:07pm
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I was thinking "dranks" might
I was thinking "dranks" might be implying a drawl of some sort. But the misplaced apostrophe drives me NUTS! I think it is one of the most ubiquitous grammar mistakes. OK, people, use the apostrophe when you are indicating ownership, ok? Otherwise, for plurals, NO APOSTROPHE!
bevmire
July 20, 2013 - 4:09pm
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Thanks, Sean. With all due
Thanks, Sean. With all due respect to Urban, I'll stick with Noah Webster.
bevmire
July 20, 2013 - 4:09pm
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Thanks, Sean. With all due
Thanks, Sean. With all due respect to Urban, I'll stick with Noah Webster.