Mondegreens: The Hilarious World of Misheard Lyrics

Join presenter Meg Wastie for a witty and entertaining journey into the world of "Mondegreens"—those hilarious misheard lyrics and phrases that leave us scratching our heads or laughing out loud.

Whether it's a favorite song lyric you’ve been confidently belting out for years, or a common saying you've misunderstood since childhood, you'll discover how easily our ears can deceive us. Learn the surprising origin of the term Mondegreen, explore some of the most famous (and funniest) examples, and share a few of your own in this light-hearted look at the quirks of language and listening. 

It's a musical memory lane you won’t forget—though you might find you’ve been walking it to the wrong tune all along!

Meg was an English and Drama teacher at Columbia High School in Maplewood for 32 years.  She then served as Curator of Education at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison for 15 years.  She currently presents programs to schools, senior and adult groups, and public organizations.

This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.