The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #44250   Message #650546
Posted By: michaelr
14-Feb-02 - 10:33 PM
Thread Name: Dept. of Misheard Lyrics
Subject: RE: BS: Dept. of Misheard Lyrics
BTW, misheard lyrics of this kind are known as "mondegreens", stemming from a Scots ballad someone misheard as saying, "They have slain the Earl of X and Lady Mondegreen", the actual words being "...and laid him on the green".

There is a charming website about these; maybe someone can provide a link. Hours of fun...

Michael