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Re: Spoonerisms

Posted by Bob on September 01, 2004

In Reply to: Nucking futs posted by JOEy on September 01, 2004

: Hello,
: Could anyone explain to me about how such "alteration" originate, of terms like "nucking futs"?
: ThANKS

try a google search for spoonerisms, named after Rev. Spooner, who seemed to make a lifetime habit of creating them. There are many classic examples.