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NJCher

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11. Let's phone the apostrophe police

Sat Jul 29, 2023, 04:32 PM

Jul 2023

Remember the apostrophe police? I think they were mostly in the UK. It was a group of people who would go around with tape and correct signs that had incorrect possessives.

Wonder if they're still around and can do asterisk duty.

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Taco truck sign [View all] KS Toronado Jul 2023 OP

If you're going to take the time to do a clever sign like this, there should be an asterisk* Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2023 #1

Asterisks are the work of the devil!* Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2023 #2

I thought they were the work of Ford Frick* rsdsharp Jul 2023 #3

I once owned a frickin' ford pinto. * twodogsbarking Jul 2023 #5

But did you have Firestone* leftieNanner Jul 2023 #6

I don't blame you* COL Mustard Jul 2023 #13

Don't be ashamed...* rubbersole Jul 2023 #32

That was unnecessary * okaawhatever Jul 2023 #54

Cruelty jokes. 🤓 rubbersole Jul 2023 #56

And sometimes two seemingly-unrelated* things are simultaneously true Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2023 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author LuvLoogie Jul 2023 #7

Let's phone the apostrophe police NJCher Jul 2023 #11

I get you're meaning COL Mustard Jul 2023 #14

Ha Ha Ha.... Sogo Jul 2023 #19

After "merry." soldierant Jul 2023 #29

In fact, it can be after any of the words in that sentence (try it). Sogo Jul 2023 #37

It can be. soldierant Jul 2023 #50

Yep, and I like it best after the word God. (n/t) Attilatheblond Jul 2023 #51

merry. niyad Jul 2023 #31

In fact, it can be after any of the words in that sentence (try it). Sogo Jul 2023 #38

My choice of comma placement was based on the title of a novel I read niyad Jul 2023 #40

I like that you pointed out your comma placement was a choice, Sogo Jul 2023 #41

Exactly. niyad Jul 2023 #42

The comma police, Danascot Jul 2023 #23

Is there hyphenated law enforcement 🤔 🤭 sprinkleeninow Jul 2023 #45

I knew Danascot Jul 2023 #46

I was asking bc I myself am frequently guilty of that infraction. sprinkleeninow Jul 2023 #57

Their is no reason SCantiGOP Jul 2023 #20

Theiy're - I fixed it for you... Probatim Jul 2023 #39

Thanks SCantiGOP Jul 2023 #43

If I recall correctly, Codifer Jul 2023 #27

My mother settled on the couch with a library book one afternoon crickets Jul 2023 #34

(*) LuvLoogie Jul 2023 #8

Sorry - I couldn't help laughing! calimary Jul 2023 #9

Sounds woke to me. twodogsbarking Jul 2023 #10

That's great, very funny! Mr.Bill Jul 2023 #12

TFG promised us a taco truck on every corner PhylliPretzel Jul 2023 #15

I thought it was if Hillary was elected. Funny, even though she wasn't, niyad Jul 2023 #17

Thanks for the correction . . . PhylliPretzel Jul 2023 #28

No taco truck, but two restaurants within a mile, and at least five more within niyad Jul 2023 #33

There are days when I wish I could be that funny ... aggiesal Jul 2023 #16

LOL!! Sogo Jul 2023 #18

Now that is clever! StarryNite Jul 2023 #21

Ditto ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #25

Love it 3auld6phart Jul 2023 #22

Firstly, what if Carlos is a genuine Mayan virgin? Secondly, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2023 #24

flautas are rolled, they are a type of taco I suppose Kali Jul 2023 #26

How else would you get them flat so they can be bent? soldierant Jul 2023 #30

+1 TwilightZone Jul 2023 #49

Ya know, I appreciated the message but overlooked the detail. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #35

Tortillas are rolled out. TwilightZone Jul 2023 #48

You are pulling my leg! JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2023 #52

Oh! Oh! Oh! Thank you for the LOL! fierywoman Jul 2023 #36

I bet Carlos is HOT Skittles Jul 2023 #44

Most folks, miss, the, point, here, and I'll add a comma, ....does it sell tacos? ashredux Jul 2023 #47

LOL! burrowowl Jul 2023 #53

My luck I would get one from Carlos. Emile Jul 2023 #55