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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerz
    Did you guys know that there is a word describing misheard song lyrics? It is mondegreen

    Also related is another form of malapropism called eggcorns.
    This is very cool!
    Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat!
    TE Bianchi Girls Rock

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    I've just spent (wasted?) 45 minutes reading about eggcorns. Something tells me Sadiekate would get a kick out of these, but alas, she's traveling on business.

    I love the "mute point" entry, and the commentary.
    Keep calm and carry on...

 

 

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