Loyal readers know the “Horribly Wrong” team doesn’t identify offenders; our goal is not to shame but to teach. So we will not name the major, respected news outlet that apparently didn’t know the difference between a cue (a prompting) and a queue (a line of people.).

No. What authorities are investigating, primarily, is not the officer himself, but his killing of the man. Better: “Investigation underway into white officer’s killing of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old black man.”

Are they saying. “We will not issue for some items,” or “We will not issue for any items?” Are you sure? Good writing is about clarity!

Whoops. You did it again. Puerto Rico still is part of the United States.

During a recent visit to a marvelously restored cinema, nature called, and we found ourselves in the room shown here. We had some time for contemplation. We took the opportunity to meditate over yet another case of rogue apostrophes. “Wait,” you say. “Perhaps in this case management meant it as a possessive: a room for a guy. A guy’s room,” But, of course, this is a room for all guys. Which would make it a guys’ room. Or, just “Guys.”

Readers: "Something Went Horribly Wrong," features samples of bad writing we see nearly every day. You can participate! Be our duly deputized “grammar police:” Your motto: “To protect and correct.” Send in your photos of store signs, street signs, menus, TV news graphics, newspaper headlines, tweets, and so on. It doesn’t have to be a grammatical error. It can be just what we call “cowardly writing.” Include your name and home town so we properly can credit you. You're free to add a comment, although we reserve the right to edit or omit. Now get out there! Send to Eliot@eliotkleinberg.com

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