Comments on: Upsetting Words

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:22:21 +0000

Raoul–Do you know what that is called? Using the wrong word, but it is grammatically correct. It’s kind of an obscure literary term, so I want to be a hero and tell you, if you haven’t run across it before.

It is called a ‘malopropisim’, named after a lady whose last name was Maloprop, and used that frequently in her writings. The example I
remember when having explained. “I just got out of the swamp and was almost bit by an allegory”.

That’s all I know. Maybe you know more and I’m all ears because I think it’s little known, and kind of fun.

–Jeff

By: Hilda

Hilda — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:21:30 +0000

Your Palm Springs story conjured up some old memories. Seems like the heart of Palm springs hasn’t changed much. Enjoy the trip escorting your wife!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:21:03 +0000

Thank you, Raoul! I enjoyed your email.

By: Noel

Noel — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:20:36 +0000

Wow, must be a respite from your tech toys..I read somewhere about this paradoxy…something,,one example is “if there is a will I hope I am in it”

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:19:32 +0000

Enjoy Palm Springs Tis a great time to be there. Getting Warm. Tom

By: Edward

Edward — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:19:05 +0000

OK, it worked… I’m smiling, awright!!