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#1 2011-12-04 02:26:09

JuanTwoThree
Eggcornista
From: Spain
Registered: 2009-08-15
Posts: 455

Medal Detector

I know the medal/metal mix-up is in the database but here’s a nice use of it where it makes particularly good sense:

So, if I’m understanding the story right, they sold the rights to medal detect on a plot of land with the understanding if anything was found the people doing the medal detecting would turn it in.


On the plain in Spain where it mainly rains.

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#2 2014-03-31 19:32:14

Dixon Wragg
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From: Cotati, California
Registered: 2008-07-04
Posts: 1375

Re: Medal Detector

And here’s a variation I just stumbled upon while researching a different eggcorn:

He received numerous metals and awards.
online obit

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