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posted 11 February 2022 05:48 PM
Mondegreen.


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posted 11 February 2022 06:05 PMHide Post
one of my faves!

'scuse me while I kiss this guy.... Keyboard Jam
 
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posted 11 February 2022 06:35 PMHide Post
There’s a bathroom on the right…
 
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posted 11 February 2022 07:26 PMHide Post
Every day at our house we sing "rob the cat box".

I think most modern mondegreens can be blamed on AM radios.


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posted 11 February 2022 07:55 PMHide Post
wrapped up like a douche ...
 
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posted 11 February 2022 08:38 PMHide Post
There’s a print version, often seen in headlines: the crash blossom. Ambiguity allows for alternate meanings:

British Left Waffles on Falklands

French Push Bottles Up German Rear


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posted 11 February 2022 09:54 PMHide Post
quote:
Mondegreen


Many songs did I mondegreen in my youth. Is that proper usage? lol
 
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posted 11 February 2022 09:55 PMHide Post
quote:
Originally posted by Piano*Dad:
wrapped up like a douche ...


ROTFLMAO

same
 
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posted 11 February 2022 10:38 PMHide Post
Excuse me while I kiss this guy.


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posted 11 February 2022 10:45 PMHide Post
quote:
Originally posted by Piano*Dad:
wrapped up like a douche ...


Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin


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