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

[aredblush.livejournal.com]

I often feel like I should apologize for desecrating the English language in such a manner :(

Did you know that woundwort was given this name because it was used to treat knight's wounds? This is relevant to our interest not only because Puck is a knight and will be "cured" from his bad ways by the little bundle of sunshine that will come out of the flower, but also because the less common name of the plant is Betony, which can be easily turned into Beth. Woundwort infusion can also cure sore throat, which can happen when you sing all day long. Also, it makes for a nice title, no? Thumbelina, Donkeyskin, Rapunzel, Woundwort....

[angelgazing.livejournal.com]

You should absolutely not feel like that ever. I often should, so I would know. But no, no, you. You are doing fantastic things to the English language. The English language totally wishes more people would do the things you are doing to it.

THAT IS GENIUS. I love it so much! You put so much thought into it and that's just amazing. So amazing! It does make such a good title, too. \o/

[aredblush.livejournal.com]

*flails all over the place* You are much too kind! And your writing is way more amazing! And the world would be a better place if there was more of your writing in it!

I'm such a nerd! *headdesk*

[angelgazing.livejournal.com]

No, no. I'm sure you will find that I am rarely, if ever, kind. I am honest. Honesty, yay! My writing, however, is one giant boo. You, clearly, are the one being kind.

There is nothing wrong with being a nerd! It adds layers that are super cool for people smart enough to know those things!

[aredblush.livejournal.com]

You are honest, ok, but kindly so! And also a skilled writer! :D

Layers! I can work with those \o/