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Spooneristic Tendencies I
A spoonerism is a pair of words that can have the initial sounds switched to form new words. For example, "hurting flare" is a spoonerism for "flirting hair" (note that the pairs do not have to be spelled the same - only sound the same). From the definitions below, can you figure out the following spoonerisms.
1. Chilled torso wear ... A carpentry policeman
2. A looney end ... A trendy friend
3. A strapping edge ... "War & Peace" as a comic
4. Impressive techniques ... Your friend is a dancing guru
5. Rather high plumbing ... A coffin receptionist
1. Chilled torso wear ... A carpentry policeman
2. A looney end ... A trendy friend
3. A strapping edge ... "War & Peace" as a comic
4. Impressive techniques ... Your friend is a dancing guru
5. Rather high plumbing ... A coffin receptionist
Answer
1. Cool Top ... Tool Cop2. Mad Fate ... Fad Mate
3. Strong Lip ... Long Strip
4. Great Moves ... Mate Grooves
5. Tall Piping ... Pall Typing
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I have just one question: How does a pall typist fit the coffin into the word processor?
he presses the skeleton key lol
Hehe... good call Bob... and correct response MrIx. It's quite simple when you think about it really, isn't it ;P
I gave up. I could only get one, with parts of two others.
Oh well cnmne... one is better than none I guess.. thanks for stopping by .
Wow, you really stumped me on most of those. Great job!
Great, thanks
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