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Elvis and Costello

Posted: March 25, 2018 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , |3 Comments

A father and daughter were watching clips of the old Jack Benny Show.  The daughter remarked that she liked “Elvis and Costello” better.  This is a mashup of the singer Elvis Costello and the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.  Is it a malaphor?  It certainly is a mix of two items, albeit not idioms.  I declare, as Malaphor King, that it is one, and a really funny one at that.  Who’s on First?  Peace, Love, and Understanding.  A shout out to John Kooser for hearing this one and sending it in.

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3 Comments on “Elvis and Costello”

  1. John Costello says:
    March 25, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    But there is only one Elvis – and One Costello.

    Reply
  2. davemalaphor says:
    March 25, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Very true.

    Reply
  3. curioussteph says:
    March 25, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    I agree, a worthy, and very funny, exception.

    Reply

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