a whole lot of drama over "hiter." what's a hiter?

Thanks for the update, CBS News.  While it is absolutely atrocious that John Galliano is allegedly an anti-Semitic, Hitler loving ass, I think it would behoove the news to quote him sans spelling errors.

Top-tier fashion house Christian Dior fired Galliano as creative director Tuesday after a video of him surfaced in which he was shown saying "I love Hiter."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20038795-504083.html

I'm just saying.

arrogance rarely equals intelligence

I was recently on vacation in the Bahamas, and I encountered a man who had a tattoo on his chest that was missing an apostrophe.  I debated how to approach him for a photograph for too long, and he unfortunately vanished before I could immortalize him on this blog.

However, it reminded me of something I noticed while watching the Superbowl, and I had to verify that what I remembered was in fact, true.

Seriously Andrew Quarless?  I mean, your tremendous muscles can actually fit a measly apostrophe if you so desired.

if this isn't a vampire bar...

then EW!

everybody except the printing company, that is.

This awning was discovered on Rivington late one night in the LES.

Cute sentiment, but misguided as well as mis-apostrophed.

if let's = let us, is this an invitation to nail us? nice.

It was a gross, rainy day and I had to trudge all the way to Queens to do my taxes.  Generally, I try to limit my boroughs to two, so luckily I was rewarded by Emma for my excessive travel through the depths of the city the second I emerged from the subway.

...and upon closer look, it was even more glorious.  This was definitely one of those times I really wished white girl could jump.

editing takes less then 5 minutes too...

I had been sent a picture of this ad on the subway a few months ago, but I couldn't resist it when I saw it for myself.

Obviously, everyone on the train looked at me like I was the crazy person when I corrected and photographed it..  Thanks Dr. Zizmor!!

in the spirit of the weekend...

This was sent in by one of my readers on Long Island. I'm hoping to be able to collect a number of these signs declaring the war cry:  LET US GO JET US!!!!!!!!

i'd like to buy a...

vowel, Pat.  I'd like an E, please.

wait, you know what?  I've changed my mind.  I'd like a T instead.

Note the addresses of these two yellow awning-ed businesses on 86th Street in Brooklyn.  It's a little hard to see on the photo shop but it is 1959. Unfortunately, the hair salon at 1961 had English teachers that taught them to proofread before spending thousands of dollars on signs.  That would have been amazing if three awnings in a row were highlighted today.

i. heart. periods.

This sign on the street in the East Village on E7 between 1st and A is quite charming with its excessive use of punctuation.

To be honest, I wasn't even sure how to correct this sign.  My initial reaction was resell, but then I second-guessed myself.  What, exactly, do they do with your clothes? Do they buy AND resell them?  Do they buy them FOR resale?  I have so many questions!! 

i'll be sure to skip it

which one, MTA?

is there an english teacher doesn't suck? oh wait, ME!!!

I've been away for a while, and have a bundle of pictures sent in by my avid and wonderful readers/students.  Keep em coming, boys! I promise I'll try to keep up now.  Here are some of the best...

 

How does this even happen?  Oh Brooklyn, you never fail to amaze me.

Oh yea? You've also got an amazing command of the English language.

 
 

WHY??? Who taught you people that this is an apostrophe's job?

I'm wondering why the one visitor needs more than one backpack.

 

The ultimate irony: no ownership?

tax dollars well spent

Maybe so many English teachers suck this much because the city doesn't pay us enough.

Really NYC?  No Apostrophe?  Did you forget to inspect this sign?  Thank you, to the reader who discovered this in the lobby of his own building!

if you're not responsible, then who is?

Sent by a reader, it seems this famous downtown restaurant needed to excuse their misspelling of the word "which."  While the disclaimer only excuses one typographical error, I'm going to have to assume there are more inside the menu.

Was having that disclaimer printed cheaper than hiring a proofreader?

starbuck's still at it

Re: April 10

While I took this picture in a Starbucks in Los Angeles, it is the very sign I was kicked out of Starbucks for attempting to take months ago.  I guess they still haven't realized that their English teachers sucked.

don't you need a degree to write copy? and to edit it?

I'm not going to blame this one on the printing company.

This was sent in by one of my readers, who is also one of my high school students. To quote him, "I also hope that most people are smarter than whoever wrote this advertisement.  If not, then the English language is in great peril."  Thanks Mike!

I wish I had seen this on the subway myself.  I would have post-it-ed the hell out of it.

if you're gonna screw it up, be consistent about it!

This happens to be my favorite mistake yet, though the bar on Ave A between E2 and E3 in the East Village itself leaves something to be desired.

The most incredible thing about this is that these signs are side by side in the same window.  Were they bought at the same time?  From the same neon company?

mens day fridays?

Without my dear friend, the apostrophe, three words near each other make a sentence not.

I see this error all the time!  Men's and Ladies.  Whatever happened to equal rights?  At this bar on Ave A between E 2 and E 3, ladies are not permitted to have any possessions. Especially not a whole night. 

My accomplice this particular evening was happy to give the ladies their rights back.

the question everybodys asking...

Oh Apizza on Ave A and 12th street...you're allowed to name your joint whatever you would like.  But your sign, well, it's Amissing an Apostrophe.

foot fetish?

Sent in by a reader afraid of what getting "toed" entails.  I'm thinking it's dirty.

if they had wine and beer there...

it wouldn't be a legitimate desert, would it now?

Clinton off Houston is definitely not the desert, last time I checked.  Although, with the heat lately, one can't be too sure.