When good words go bad.

Malaprops can hurt you.

1. “I hope I at least win the constellation prize.” Malaprops : the importance of choosing your words carefully. ©2012 Writing for Others

2. Misused word or phrase that results in a nonsense sentence or expresses something completely different than what was intended. And totally aided and abetted by Spell Check! Origin of the word Mrs. Malaprop Character who misused words to funny effect in 1775 play ( The Rivals by R.B. Sheridan) From the French “mal a propos” – to propose badly “I hope I at least win the constellation prize.” consolation What is a malaprop ?

3. “It’s déjà vu all over again.” “99% of the game is half mental.” “Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t go to yours.” Yogi Berra “I resemble that remark!” Stan Curly Howard resent “Listen to that blabbing brook.” Norm Crosby babbling Celebrity malaprops

4. “I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well." George Bush II successors "Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child."  Dan Quayle bonding “I just might fade into Bolivia, you know what I mean?” Mike Tyson oblivion Celebrity malaprops

5. Antidote cure Anecdote story Anticdote ??? (no such word) Principal person (think “pal”) Principle idea Weary (pronounced weer-ee ) tired Wary (pronounced ware- ee ) afraid Frequently misused words

6. The word “don't” is a contraption. contraction The monster is just a pigment of your imagination. figment Good punctuation means not to be late. punctuality He had to use a fire distinguisher. extinguisher He's a wolf in cheap clothing. sheep’s More malaprops

7. I guess I'll have to start from scraps. scratch Michelangelo painted the Sixteenth Chapel. Sistine My sister has extra-century perception. extrasensory Damp weather is very hard on the sciences. sinuses The flood damage was so bad they had to evaporate the city. evacuate They don’t understand the brevity of the situation. gravity More malaprops