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From "Lady Mondegreen," a misinterpretation of the phrase "laid him on the green" from the traditional ballad “The Bonny Earl of Murray.”

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Evince Rake Helm Twit @warsawcubicle.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 19:03 UTC

There was a great episode of Stuff from the B-Side podcast about them. Not sure if it’s still out there, but definitely worth a listen if it is.

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Jack Stamper @jackstamper.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 10:39 UTC

In Germany, it's occasionally known as an "Agathe Bauer" - Song, after a station made it a big thing when a caller asked for Snaps "I got the power" by that name

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Andrew M. Reichart @andrewmreichart.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 19:48 UTC

You might enjoy this gem!

www.fiddlersgreenzine.com/shop/mondegr...

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