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08/20/2010 09:43:40 AM · #51 |
| My original thought was George W saying "nucular" instead of "nuclear," but having looked up the definition of misquote, I'm going to go with a quote that we all think someone said, when in fact they really didn't. In a way, this is another free study!! YIPPEE |
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08/20/2010 10:43:06 AM · #52 |
I think if you go with a mangled expression (which some might consider a misquote - A passage or remark quoted inaccurately) you open yourself up to DNMC.
Does mangling a quote/expression into a nonsensical statement equate to an inaccurate quote? I think opinions will vary greatly on that one. Typically a misquote is something that most people think was said due to its popularity and similarity to something that was said. The similarity is what usually leads to people believing/accepting the inaccuracy. |
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08/20/2010 01:44:56 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by rcollier:
I think if you go with a mangled expression (which some might consider a misquote - A passage or remark quoted inaccurately) you open yourself up to DNMC.
Does mangling a quote/expression into a nonsensical statement equate to an inaccurate quote? I think opinions will vary greatly on that one. Typically a misquote is something that most people think was said due to its popularity and similarity to something that was said. The similarity is what usually leads to people believing/accepting the inaccuracy. |
For example: Find a great mosquito and represent it in a phonograph? |
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08/20/2010 02:08:27 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by charliebaker:
Originally posted by rcollier:
I think if you go with a mangled expression (which some might consider a misquote - A passage or remark quoted inaccurately) you open yourself up to DNMC.
Does mangling a quote/expression into a nonsensical statement equate to an inaccurate quote? I think opinions will vary greatly on that one. Typically a misquote is something that most people think was said due to its popularity and similarity to something that was said. The similarity is what usually leads to people believing/accepting the inaccuracy. |
For example: Find a great mosquito and represent it in a phonograph? |
If we see an LP on a stick being used as a fly swatter in the next challenge, we'll know who it came from. ;-) |
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08/20/2010 07:36:06 PM · #55 |
lots of choices here
Kiss This Guy |
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08/20/2010 07:43:24 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by FourPoint7:
lots of choices here
Kiss This Guy |
Wonderful find! But I really hope that people don't do some of these:
"So I piddle when I can and I work when I should..."
Real Lyric So I fiddle when I can and I work when I should...
Artist John Denver (Click for more)
Song Thank God I'm A Country Boy (Click for more)
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08/20/2010 08:10:53 PM · #57 |
| this is tough, im coming up blank, im trying to find a quote i can match with my limited photo ops. |
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08/21/2010 11:37:59 AM · #58 |
| Heh - I read it as misquito too. I wonder how many misquito pics are going to end up in the challenge. |
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08/21/2010 12:07:52 PM · #59 |
this was this first thing that came to my mind when i saw the challenge.
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ux3DKxxFoM |
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08/21/2010 02:40:38 PM · #60 |
Originally posted by love:
My dyslexia kicked in last night - I thought the challenge was MOSQUITOES! Thank GOD it's not!! : ) |
LOL! That's what I think it says, every time I look at it! |
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08/21/2010 03:12:20 PM · #61 |
| You could always depict a scene from the Harrison Ford movie, The Misquote Coast ... |
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08/21/2010 06:32:49 PM · #62 |
again, A LITTLE CLARIFICATION HERE PLEASE???!!
from what i understand, we will take a famous misquote (one that is already misquoted) and represent it in a photograph right??
and one more thing, are we still supposed to put the correct quotation in the title of the photo?? |
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08/23/2010 12:30:12 PM · #63 |
SAME HERE!! =D
Originally posted by love:
My dyslexia kicked in last night - I thought the challenge was MOSQUITOES! Thank GOD it's not!! : ) |
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08/23/2010 01:50:59 PM · #64 |
Misquote can be a noun or a verb. The primary definition of misquote is (v) "to quote incorrectly" or (n) "an incorrect quotation." A mangled quote is just fine for this challenge and should not be considered DNMC.
FYI, quotes that are attributed to the wrong person are not misquotes. A better definition for those would be misattributions.
holyground, the challenge definition asks us to "find" a misquote, so for some voters a famous misquote (i.e., one the voter is familiar with) might prompt a higher score, but hopefully most voters will be more lenient. As for adding the correct quotation to the title, I think that would make an overly long title! |
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08/23/2010 02:30:49 PM · #65 |
Originally posted by citymars:
FYI, quotes that are attributed to the wrong person are not misquotes. A better definition for those would be misattributions.
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On the other hand, referring to that font of wisdom Wikiquotes, there is a whole section called "Commonly Misquoted" that lists famous persons to whom quotes are falsely attributed!
So, maybe we should just work on the assumption that most of those entering this Challenge are trying as hard as they can to meet the Challenge requirements with the information they have at hand.
:))
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08/23/2010 02:36:16 PM · #66 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
You could always depict a scene from the Harrison Ford movie, The Misquote Coast ... |
I've been Yankoed in a very subtle way...
R.
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08/23/2010 03:41:35 PM · #67 |
| Sorry, didn't mean to ... either I missed your post or it was too subtle for me. ;-) |
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08/23/2010 04:49:20 PM · #68 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
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So, maybe we should just work on the assumption that most of those entering this Challenge are trying as hard as they can to meet the Challenge requirements with the information they have at hand. |
I agree wholeheartedly. Bring 'em on! |
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08/23/2010 05:13:10 PM · #69 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
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So, maybe we should just work on the assumption that most of those entering this Challenge are trying as hard as they can to meet the Challenge requirements with the information they have at hand. |
Funny, that's what I try to do with every challenge ... |
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08/23/2010 08:36:21 PM · #70 |
Originally posted by FourPoint7:
lots of choices here
Kiss This Guy |
would love to do a self portrait of this one.....but then reality sets in :) //www.kissthisguy.com/3900misheard.htm
Message edited by author 2010-08-23 20:36:48. |
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08/23/2010 10:26:17 PM · #71 |
It may not be such a great idea to use something that people think is correct but actually isn't... Sure, it makes you clever, but only because you're one of the few that know it's a misquote. The point is to meet the challenge in many others' eyes, so don't do something most people think is correct (like "Beam me up, Scotty!") or have never heard (like some obscure speech 100 years ago). Do something popular, like "We will not tire, we will not falter fart, and we will not fail."
Message edited by author 2010-08-23 22:26:58. |
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08/23/2010 10:35:05 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by George:
don't do something most people think is correct (like "Beam me up, Scotty!") or have never heard (like some obscure speech 100 years ago). Do something popular, like "We will not tire, we will not falter fart, and we will not fail." |
I disagree. I think much of the point of this challenge is to show that many common quotes and catch phrases are not how we think they were. I expect to be looking many of them up as I vote, to learn what was really said. |
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08/24/2010 12:40:21 AM · #73 |
| I know how crowded this challenge has been getting, but you will have to squeeze over and make room. I'm in with entry #23. |
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08/24/2010 03:29:55 AM · #74 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I know how crowded this challenge has been getting, but you will have to squeeze over and make room. I'm in with entry #23. |
Ehhhh, I've been in since the first day. :-P
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08/24/2010 11:06:20 AM · #75 |
I think I'm going to be in the top 20.. maybe even in the top 5 lol ; )
edited: that is probably a misquote in itself! rofl
Message edited by author 2010-08-24 11:08:40. |
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