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TONGUETWISTER?
GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN OFTEN TELL THEIR FRIENDS TO SAY
"MY FATHER OWNS A SHIP YARD," WHILE HOLDING THEIR
TONGUES. WHAT USUALLY TURNS OUT IS THIS: "MY FATHER
OWNS A SHIT YARD."

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 11-15-1969

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