The tendency of Midwestern mothers to add an unnecessary and incorrect possessive “S” to the names of restaurants, stores, and other businesses, as in referring to Meijer as “Meijer’s.”
Mom: Do you want to go to Meijer’s? How about Nordstrom’s?
Allyson: Jesus Christ, Mom! Your Meijer’s Syndrome has gotten really bad lately.
Allyson: Jesus Christ, Mom! Your Meijer’s Syndrome has gotten really bad lately.
by Rushmore Yankee January 22, 2009