KS Presents: Hilarity by Ambiguity

Discussion in 'The Spam Zone' started by KeybladeSpirit, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. KeybladeSpirit [ENvTuber] [pngTuber]

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    Base Sentence:
    Most of the men prefer women between the ages 21 and 25.

    Intended and Usually Correctly Interpreted Meaning:
    Women between the ages 21 and 25 are preferred by most men.

    Equally Valid Alternate Meaning:
    Most of the men between the ages of 21 and 25 prefer women.

    Implication of the Equally Valid Alternate Meaning:
    Most of the men younger than 21 and older than 25 might not prefer women.

    *stilted, unnatural sounding laughter*
     
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  3. Stardust Chaser

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    granted a comma doesn't work for the OP
     
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