Saturday, 20 February 2010

Malapropism: the humorous misuse of a word.


My Mum-in-Law (not pictured left) is the crowned queen of malapropism. Past masterpieces include substituting "Ingoldmells" for a popular Swedish furniture outlet.

This week, upon seeing a new pair of Toy Story Buzz Lightyear pyjamas belonging to my boyo, she proudly proclaimed; "To Infirmity and Beyond!".

That's Mrs Malaprop on the left, by the way.

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