Fox News Weather Catastrophe

Breaking news: There's an apostrophe catastrophe on Fox 25 Boston right now. The weather forecasters were so excited to induce mass hysteria that we might get two inches of snow on Tuesday that they forgot to proofread the title of this story.

Don't ask me what masochistic tendencies caused me to have the local news on in my living room, but I guess it's a good thing because I was able to capture this catastrophe.

I think this is a sign once and for all that I should cancel my cable.

Pre-Fab Catastrophe

Heather spotted this doozy in Austin, Texas.

The sign maker was looking for a unique way to advertise an alternative to a double wide and ended up with a double catastrophe. It's certainly eye-catching!

Thanks, Heather!

Event Is Catastrophe

Joe spotted this catastrophic sign on the way to Emma Lake, Saskatchewan.

If the store is named after a person named Fern, the first apostrophe is fine, but the second one is a catastrophe for sure.

Thanks, Joe!

Houston, We Have a Problem

Dustin sent in this unique apostrophe catastrophe from Torchy's Tacos in Houston, Texas.

I'm not sure I would trust their food with an error like that on their sign.

Thanks, Dustin!

Money Can't Buy Good Puncutation

Leah spotted this catastrophe "forever cast in bronze" in one of the wealthiest towns in Massachusetts.

It's youth should not have an apostrophe in it. Weston may have many Romney-esque salaries, but poor punctuation always looks cheap.

Thanks, Leah!

Double Whammy

Josh wrote in that he took this photo way back in 2006 in Kenilworth, UK.

I think it was worth the wait!

Thanks, Josh!

Kid Is Eat Free

Matthew spotted this badly punctuated sign at a hibachi restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Despite the badly punctuated sign, the food was impressive, Matthew reports.

Thanks, Matthew!

Triple Catastrophe!

Laura spotted this triple apostrophe catastrophe at a steak house in Fort Worth, Texas.

That sign could kill someone's appetite!

Thanks, Laura!

Oh, What a Night

First of all, I'm not sure what kind of a ladies night would take place at a pottery studio unless a reenactment of that scene in Ghost were happening. So, this establishment clearly doesn't understand what ladies want, nor even how to spell the word ladies.

Also, I believe the word they are looking for is complimentary (a.k.a. free), not complementary, which means matching or enhancing something well.

Incidentally, my idea of a ladies night always involves drag queens.

Thanks to Don for finding this catastrophe in Eugene, Oregon, and posting it to the Apostrophe Catastrophes facebook group.

Canadian Catastrophe

Joe spotted this catastrophe at a Days Inn in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

I think it's safe to assume that more than one employee works at the hotel.

Thanks, Joe!

Happy National Punctuation Day!

Today is National Punctuation Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

Today's unusual catastrophe comes from Canada, where apparently National Punctuation Day does not apply.

Thanks to Kevin for sending this one! I don't think I've ever seen an apostrophe and an s added to a word that is already plural. I guess they have a plethora of boat cruises at this place.

College Visit Catastrophe

As an institution of higher learning, a college should have a special obligation to demonstrate proper punctuation in its materials. University of Texas at Tyler has failed in this regard, at least on this particular flyer.

I would hope the English Department knows its grammar a bit better than the Admissions Office does.

Thanks to Ricky for sending in this catastrophe!

Party Foul

Fun is this company's business, but apparently punctuation is not.

Thanks to Bill for sending me this catastrophe from Alabama.

Calling All Farmer Is

It's open to debate whether or not farmers' market needs an apostrophe, but the apostrophe in farmer's in this ad is certainly out of place.

Artisans somehow escaped unscathed.

Thanks to Alan for sending in this catastrophe!

Gold Medal for Bad Punctuation

Emily was dismayed when she discovered this triple apostrophe catastrophe on a shop window in a London mall.

Athletes and Olympic fans from all over the world may have seen this sign, which is a bad way to represent England.

To quote a former U.S. president who is making a big speech tonight, I feel your pain, Emily. But thanks for sharing the catastrophe with us.