Two cartoons from the 11th, passed on to me by Benita Bendon Campbell, both turning on (mis)perceptions and (mis)interpretations: (#1) Family Circus: guest towel / guess towel (cf. brand-new / bran-new) (#2) Luann: cake stand / keg stand (cf. acorn / egg corn) Family Circus. The conventional compound is guest towel ‘towel for guests (as opposed to … Continue reading At the eggcorn’s edge