"1000s of DVDs for sale" vs. "1000's of DVD's for sale"

I've been thinking about this predicament lately — namely, what do you do when it looks awkward to put an apostrophe and awkward not to? Which awkward is least awkward?

For example:
I've come to not really mind people writing, "CD's and DVD's for sale," and the like (that's how the NYT does it). However, AP Style is to say someone is in their 20s, and temperatures are also sans apostrophe. Maybe just words, not numbers, need the apostrophe for clarity.

Anyone else have different thoughts?

Thanks to Kimberly from Oregon for the photo!

Gimme gimme "more"

I have all kinds of problems with this ad. To begin with, everyone knows chicken strips is two words. I mean, right?


But the funnier bit is what's circled. Quotes around "numbers" — don't look "directly" at them!! Three words: Spell it out. When numbers touch numbers and it looks awkward, you always spell it out!

And finally, what's a Swee Treat? Or is it Sweet Reat? Either way, I'm a bit concerned.

Thanks to K, who has apparently become an operative for YSV against his better judgment.

It just don't make no sense

Quick! Someone zap the little grammar bug in this software!


Thanks to Super R for the sighting.

Oh, to be "young" again

Good news for those intent on sneaking in! Every minor with a fake ID is "18."

I'm sure the folks over at The "Blog" will appreciate this. Hi, guys! Love ya mean it!

Saint Marks, Manhattan

I Like Big Letters And I Can Not Lie

Too many caps it's a nightmare ...


Offending words: Personal, Times, Bar, Restaurant, Movie, Theatre, Back, Laptop.

Bottom reads, "Safety is everyone responsibility."

Taken Saturday night in the bathroom at Sin Sin, East Village, Manhattan.

Your sign is funny and must be posted

Third Avenue, Manhattan

(Although I am slightly bothered by the use of 'everyday' as a noun, I'll let it slide. Or not.)

Golden wrongness

I've seen a rash of The Font That Shall Not Be Named lately ...

Denver International Airport.