The Eggcorn Database - v. 0.5

Spotted in the wild:

• Unfortunately, because we spent so much time working on the wrap we didn’t have time to learn a double Axle or a triple, so with only a double lutz, I skated my way to a sixth place finish which I was very pleased with. (link)
• For the meantime, however, she has other things to worry about: like will she ever be able to do a triple axle, and will she be able to afford to pay for the coaching and incidental expenses which become a major financial commitment at her level of skating? (link)
• Even if you’re not yearning to try a double axle or triple toe loop, it can’t hurt to sign up for a lesson or two with a seasoned skater. (link)
• Todd kept warming up his combination. Although during the competition he did a triple axle/double toe, he did indeed hit a triple axle/triple toe during warm-up. (link)

Spotted in the wild:

• Footage of a horse and handsome cab riding through Central Park pops off the screen, causing audience members to reach out and try to touch the animal. They’ve been fooled by an optical illusion. (link)
• Initially she drove a wagonette drawn by a ‘pair of polished horses who trotted briskly’ and a handsome cab before she was forced to buy a car because of increasing competition. (link)
• This great new book makes the wonderful diversity of American carriages available in countless outstanding and detailed Victorian engravings, each with a detailed description. It features 168 illustrations of carriages - most from the period of 1850 to 1900: chaises, dog carts, handsome cabs, sulkies, road carts, piano-box buggies, surreys…the list goes on and on. (link)
• When you are ready to “shop ’til you drop” relax and grab a handsome cab…. and discover a comfortable and charming way to window shop. (link)

Spotted in the wild:

• As you enter my yard, I don’t have the archway as I did last year. This year I have a rot iron gate that is set up diagonally with the walkway that runs up to my porch. (link)
• Reasonably priced, unique rot iron pieces are the specialty at Mexports. (H Texas Online)
• I hesitated for a few minutes as I stared at the rot-iron gate. […] As we parked the car and got out, we made our way to the rot-iron fence that we came to a few days before. (link)
• Plastic flowers in a rot iron pot (link)

Spotted in the wild:

• A romantic suite with a rod iron queen bed and claw-foot tub/shower. (Front Street Inn, Wilmington, North Carolina)
• $100 Rod Iron Glass End Table
  Come and check out this Rod Iron Glass Top End Table right here in our showroom. (link)
• I have a picture centered in the center on the wall and 2 rod iron sconces on each side with a candle. (link)
• Situated along swirls and scrolls of rod iron assuming a total configuration of the letter S, the metal symbols are chronologically arranged in relation to the legacy responsible for the development of Pine-Strawberry area. (Rim Country News, August 25, 1978)

Spotted in the wild:

• Everyone dreams of an island paradise where the bounties of nature hang within easy reach, and if you’re too lazy to reach for them, a slow-eyed siren awaits your slightest wish. The Hana-Maui comes pretty close to the picture…any closer and I’d still be there! (link)
• Miss Pam suspects foul play from Mr. Wong’s new business partner, the slow-eyed Gary Peterson. (link)
• Khao San Road is a Grateful Dead show without the music. Slow-eyed people are gliding their way up the street in flowing linen clothing. (link)
• I’ve read about raisins and gin for arthritis. When I went to the liquor store, they said slow gin is best for this remedy. (link)