I love these in a hatey sort of way. Some are funny and some just downright infuriating. Here are two that make me cringe for starters. Please feel free to add.
I told him pacifically
I don't want to cast nasturtions on that
Unintentional malapropisms
Any use of 'of' rather than 'have', for example "should of". The easiest way to tell if someone is uneducated.
(Is that a malapropism?)
I should of known that this thread would attract you 
!
Quote: Aaron @ March 6 2009, 10:38 AM GMTAny use of 'of' rather than 'have', for example "should of". The easiest way to tell if someone is uneducated.
(Is that a malapropism?)
Now, if I was writing, I'd never make this mistake and I'm every bit as anal about punctuation and syntax as everyone else seems to be on this site. However, if I was speaking I would naturally - and noticeably say 'would of' or 'should of' instead of 'have'.
Am I uneducated?
Yours in confusion,
Confused from London
No, but you need elocution lessons.
Quote: Aaron @ March 6 2009, 10:48 AM GMTNo, but you need elocution lessons.
I quite like my sarf London accent, thank you very much. It makes people underestimate me and...pay me less and offer...me fewer promotions. So there.
Dear confused of London,
Your are obviously an uneducated gobshite! Take one hundred lines...
I should "of" known better than to speak in an unegimified manner.
Delivered to my study before prep lad - or it will be the cane!
Quote: Blenkinsop @ March 6 2009, 10:52 AM GMTDear confused of London,
Your are obviously an uneducated gobshite! Take one hundred lines...
I should "of" known better than to speak in an unegimified manner.
Delivered to my study before prep lad - or it will be the cane!
How many's one hundred again? Is that more than two hands?
It's you and nine of your friends boy. And for goodness sake, whatever you do, make sure you all use the fingers of both hands.
Ok, sir!! I'll send Billy Ninefingers to go and fetch the rest of the Thalidomide Gang. We'll have one hundred sorted in no time!
Quote: Aaron @ March 6 2009, 10:48 AM GMTNo, but you need elocution lessons.
"No, but you need electrocution lessons."
Now that is a malapropism.
I can say that without any fear of contraception.
Quote: Morrace @ March 6 2009, 11:38 AM GMT"No, but you need electrocution lessons."
Now that is a malapropism.
I can say that without any fear of contraception.
Is that a fret?
Ewe bet it is.
Can you sense my terrier?