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Chris -- 2018-04-11
First seen my me in an email from a non-native English speaker:
>> Here is the load down on data sources:
A quick Bing search shows about 50 examples, some by clearly native English speakers:
http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22here+is … ad+down%22
>> Hey guys, Here is the load down. I just graduated from a law enforcement basic training from a community college and I am seriously debating going to a PD where I …
forums.officer.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-28417.html
>> ok so here is the load down. last night after work i changed my pc to another PC case, upgraded the Mother board, and Power supply. every thing else remained the same …
answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080716212150AAidSZ8
>> Top Ten Beauty Extravaganza, Here is the load down of the most outrageous tales that have been passed down from generations. These supposedly beau…, Phoebe Faye
www.helium.com/items/1360561-common-beauty-lies
>> Jacksonville Florida, ok here is the load down..i’m a very outgoing, open minded, big hearted chick. I’m into all kinds of stuff and i listen to all kinds of music.I want …
www.plentyoffish.com/viewprofile.aspx?p … d=25065871
>> Okay, here is the load down, I grew up on a farm with my family. I am a tomboy and this marriage stuff is starting to get on my nerves. Everyone is different and has …
rednecks.ws/my-redneck-wedding-ideas.html
etc.
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Delish, will. Though it was new to me, I found it in the Eggcorn Database, here.
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Ah, thanks.
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