What does incessant overuse of apostrophe look like, Su.Ki?
Can you give me examples? I don't understand. How is it hypercorrection?

"I deplore the incessant overuse of the apostrophe. Many of the texts that I see appear overrun by a plague of ants."

Question

What does incessant overuse of apostrophe look like, Su.Ki?
Can you give me examples? I don't understand. How is it hypercorrection?

"I deplore the incessant overuse of the apostrophe. Many of the texts that I see appear overrun by a plague of ants."

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Just do a Google search for "apostrophe misuse" and have a laugh! Basically, there are many cases where people add the apostrophe when it is not needed - especially in public signs/ advertising etc. Of course, people often don't use one when they should, too.

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I have no idea what it looks like, my plump furry friend. 
It was Ray from Bradford who lodged the complaint. 
His words. His peeve.

https://www.italki.com/discussion/226574

My post was just a light-hearted autological (?) bit of banter.

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