Don't 'Tis Me, Bro

The ’tis-the-seasoning continues, and continues, and continues. Oh yes, I have evidence. In an attempt to be charitable—and to keep the list at a manageable length—I’ve omitted the many examples I’ve seen from consultants and individual blogs. Next year I may not be so lenient: you’re on notice.

Herewith, a week’s worth of ’tis from my in-box and mailbox.

Dec. 4: LivingSocial.

 

Dec. 5: Bluefly.

 

Dec. 5: ChefTools.com. Demerit for backward apostrophe on ’tis.

 

Dec. 6: Williams-Sonoma.

 

Dec. 7: SFGate Daily Deals.

 

Dec. 7: Bleacherreport.com. Extra demerit for putting the apostrophe after the S in ’tis. Tsk!

 

Dec. 8: OnlineShoes.

 

 

Dec. 8: MovieTickets.com. Another backward apostrophe

 

 

California Academy of Sciences. Are those aqua dots supposed to represent an apostrophe?

 

 

Inside back cover, Oakland magazine, December 2011. This one has it all: cliché, backward apostrophe, hideous design.

 

Also:

• ’Tis the Season to Buy Stocks (Seeking Alpha, Dec. 7)
• Tis the Season for the Holiday Packages in New York City (PRNewswire, Dec. 6—and yes, there is a missing apostrophe on “tis”)
• ‘Tis the Season to Remodel Your Closet (PRWeb, Dec. 6). Yes, that’s a backward apostrophe.
• ‘Tis the Season for Enterprise-Class Tablet Apps: New IBM Software Encourages Safe, Secure Social Networking. Cliché. Backward apostrophe. Wordiness. Bingo—the  most depressing ’tis-the-season headline ever.

However, I’m granting a pass to this one, just because:

Comments

[Marta Randall]

I am suddenly curious: is any other season a 'tis season? 'Tis the season for Easter baskets? 'Tis the season for barbecues? 'Tis the season to be sunburned?

It all goes back to that damned fa-la-la-la-la song, doesn't it?

[Namer X]

Love your post headline. Better than 'Taint! I thought that post was going to be about a whole other thing.

[heydave]

I bet you are laughing at my pain right now. This stuff has put me in quite a tizzy.