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

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[–] [S] 8 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

No, he calls it an Emordnilap. I did see it but I knew of Semordnilaps for awhile now. I DO like Micheal Steven's take on all of his linguistic subjects. Dude is a genius educator.

Edit: lmao I chuckled at your username.

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