For me it is Mondegreen: which is a misheard lyric, word or phrase that becomes popular and gives it new meaning.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] 37 points 2 years ago* (8 children)

“Aptronym”

When someone’s name is fitting for their occupation.

Tiger Woods (like the gold club)

Usain Bolt (who bolts quickly)

Etc.

Also whatever this is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_buffalo_Buffalo_buffalo_buffalo_buffalo_Buffalo_buffalo

  • source
  • hideshow 8 child comments
  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    My favorites are Dr. Richard Chopp (a urologist) and Les McBurney (a fire chief).

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments