why yes, I should be in bed

[angelgazing]

I'm not even going to try and pretend this is homework related. Whatever, like any of you all are somehow unaware of the fact that I'm the nerdiest nerd to ever nerd.

POSSESSIVE PROPER NOUNS

Specifically, possessive proper nouns when the proper noun in question ends with an "S", but isn't plural. Does the additional "S" get added? Does it not? Is it one of those "S vs. Z" things where a different correct answer exists depending on where in the world you actually are?

Does anyone but me actually care about this at all?

Why is English such a difficult language?

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW.

To simplify (aka tl;dr):

[Poll #1611325]



And just to preemptively defend myself against the deep, overwhelming feeling of stupidity and shame, I have actually looked into this and seen arguments for and against both ways. I'm the worst grammar nerd ever. /o\

Comments

[prettykitty-aya.livejournal.com]

I grew up with:

Eames'

But I believe that either way is correct now, as long as you are consistent.

Personally, I think

Eames's

looks FRAGGIN' RIDICULOUS.



....but that's just my opinion.

[angelgazing.livejournal.com]

That is, in fact, NOT just your opinion. Because I can't stand the way Eames's looks at all.

Like I said, I think I was originally taught to add the extra s, but I can't remember the last time I actually did that, just because I really do think it looks ridiculous.