🤔People often say things confidently that are completely wrong
😂Misunderstood sayings can lead to hilarious and incorrect versions
🙄Some examples include 'kidney garden' instead of 'kindergarten' and 'flamin' yawn' instead of 'filet mignon'
📚Mishearings and misinterpretations show the malleability of language
👥Language mistakes can happen to anyone, even adults and internet users
Why do people often say things confidently that are completely wrong?
—Confidence can lead people to believe they are right even when they are not. Additionally, misinformation can spread easily in social settings.
What are some common misunderstood sayings?
—Examples include 'kidney garden' instead of 'kindergarten' and 'flamin' yawn' instead of 'filet mignon'.
Why do mishearings and misinterpretations happen?
—Language is malleable, and our brains may try to make sense of unfamiliar or unclear words or phrases.
Who can make language mistakes?
—Language mistakes can happen to anyone, regardless of age or educational background.
What can we learn from these misunderstood sayings?
—These examples remind us to double-check our understanding and not take things at face value. They also show the humorous side of miscommunication.
00:05Introduction to the topic of misunderstood sayings and the importance of correcting them
01:35Example of 'slumbullion' being misunderstood as a small nap instead of a cheap or insubstantial stew
03:30Example of 'kidney garden' being misheard instead of 'kindergarten'
06:00Example of 'flamin' yawn' being misunderstood instead of 'filet mignon'
10:30Discussion on the importance of clarity in communication and language mistakes made by children
