In Lynne Truss's book "Eats, Shoots & Leaves," she humorously discusses the concept of the Law of Conservation of Apostrophes through Beachcomber's columns. This law posits that there is a natural balance to apostrophe usage, where any omission from "it's" correlates with an excess in "its." This notion has been seen as a deviation from standard grammar since the 13th century.

Through this lens, Truss highlights the absurdity of language conventions, suggesting that the constant struggle with apostrophe placement is both frustrating and oddly comforting. The idea that grammar errors somehow balance each other out reflects the chaotic nature of language and invites readers to consider the humor found within grammatical mishaps.