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Originally Posted by Jyqm
2) "etc." - This is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "et cetera," meaning "and the rest" or "and other such things." It is not written "ect," for obvious reasons. I think the reason people write this incorrectly is because they pronounce it incorrectly when they speak it. It's pronounced just as it's written, though: "et cetera." Not "eck cetera," as many people seem to say.
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God bless you, sir. This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.
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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew
I think the one that stands out for me the most, is "Skies The Limit." Eek!
Granted "skies" looks more aesthetically pleasing than "sky's," but that doesn't excuse it.
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That has driven me crazy for years.