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Eggcorn of the Day

By on August 7, 2012

pre-madonna

Apparently often used with genuine naivety by people who think the term references Madonna-wannabes, but also can be used with deliberation as a pune, or play on words.

From this comment to this post.

(via a friend on FB who notes what a mystery it is that he never goes to the nearest gaming club with quality contributors like this there.)

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4 responses to “Eggcorn of the Day”

  1. Deborah
    Deborah August 7, 2012 at 4:15 pm |

    The multifarious meanings of that egg-corn are delightful.

  2. orlando
    orlando August 7, 2012 at 4:51 pm |

    Could also be an exceptionally tender spot on your foot.

  3. Aphie
    Aphie August 7, 2012 at 10:01 pm |

    What Joan D’Arc’s life was life before her vision?

  4. Louise
    Louise August 8, 2012 at 1:26 pm |

    Words fail …

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