Entries Tagged 'Wordless Wednesday' ↓

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” 

—Anton Chekhov

It’s such a small thing, really—this simple little punctuation mark called the apostrophe. If used correctly, no one pays it any mind. But when it’s misused, we have what ’s known as an Apostrophe Catastrophe. Let me submit a few for your Wordless Wednesday pleasure.

This first one is a fine specimen of botched punctuation. Who knew the lowly comma could also double as a misplaced apostrophe?

This next one gives us a double dose of enjoyment: Bad punctuation and bad spelling. How sad. Only three words and they messed up two of them!

And finally, a sample of professional workmanship. Perhaps I’ll take my business elsewhere.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

The spelling just doesn’t add up.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

It just goes to show that you can’t always trust your Chinese-English dictionary. For starters, how about a box of crackers complete with an excellent dose of delicious food?

Even better, you can dig into a package of biscuit snacks bursting with that ever-popular ”burned meat” flavor.

Strange juice, eh? I think I’ll pass.

And finally, here’s an excellent tip. I’m making a mental note right now.

Above photo by Christopher / CC BY 2.0

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday (and an occasional fifth Wednesday) for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

I spy with my little eye . . . someone (cough, cough) who needs a writing tutor.

Guaranteed.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

It may be torturous to look at, but it sure is fun to say.

Stawbaberries.
Stawbaberries.
Stawbaberries.

OK, your turn!

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

Thanks to Maria of Illiterate Businesses for this classic photo. Used by permission.

Methinks Best Auto Repair is in need of Best Spelling Repair. Seems that poor Mr. Best never learned the “rule of silent e.” 

Hmmm…but suppose he really does change lubs and do tun ups. I’m no auto mechanic, so what do I know?

Maybe the joke’s on me.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

Serious homophone issues—two good reasons why you should ALWAYS give the bakery written instructions!

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

Photos used by permission of Jen at CakeWrecks

This is what you need when your grand opening isn’t quite grand enough.

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Christmas season!  Here are a couple of cake gems to sweeten the holidays a little bit more.

Holiday’s Happe would make more sense provided that someone named Holiday owned a Happe.  However, that sounds a lot more like a phrase from a Dr. Seuss book than a snowman cake!

I believe this cake is actually telling the recipient to marry someone named Christnos.

Marry Christnos, everyone!

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Stop by every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a peek into the world of spelling, punctuation, or grammar gone wrong!

Photos used by permission of Jen at CakeWrecks