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84. Apostrophe w/ Apostrophe Protection Society
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Gather ‘round y’all, because this week Kyle and Emily are chatting with Bob McCalden, Chairman of the Apostrophe Protection Society.
Our hosts talk with McCalden about how to write with this oft-misused piece of punctuation correctly. They discuss the apostrophe in possessives and contractions, as well as some more elusive cases of English grammar. McCalden also shares his thoughts on some other places the apostrophe turns up, like social media, brand names, and Irish surnames.
The trio talk about how grammar evolves over time, cases where correctness is perhaps not as important, and cases where it’s very important indeed. McCalden’s discussion on why the apostrophe matters is valuable for those learning English, those teaching English, or any writers who want to make sure their writing hits home.
Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.
Special thanks to Bethany Keeley-Jonker of unnecessaryquotes.com for her contribution to this episode. To hear an extended interview with Keeley-Jonker about her blog and the Y2K internet, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips
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Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers
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