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To: 3niner
I’ve seen and heard this word misused this way many times.

You've actually seen someone call someone else an oxymoron?

I have seen Bugs Bunny call someone (probably Daffy Duck) a "maroon" with my own eyes, but I'm skeptical that real people would seriously misuse "oxymoron" that way.

The court demands evidence for your claim that this is a common misusage.

31 posted on 03/20/2009 12:11:41 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: Yardstick
You've actually seen someone call someone else an oxymoron?

Yep, the first time was on a "news" program, a few years ago. I don't remember which program, or which bimbo, but I was astounded. Her co-bimbo (male variety), didn't even blink. I expect he was just as stupid as her.

I've heard it a few times since, but haven't made a point of taking notes.

37 posted on 03/21/2009 5:39:33 PM PDT by 3niner (Hoover turned a recession into a depression, FDR turned it into The Great Depression)
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