When you think of some of the most iconic films in cinema history, quite a few also have an iconic prop. The Godfather and the horse head, The Wizard of Oz and Dorothy’s shoes, and of course Star Wars and the lightsaber. All of these props differ greatly from each other in how they look and how they are used. But all, nonetheless, are props. So what is a movie prop and what purpose does it serve? We’ll answer these questions and more in this article. Continue reading Kerragan Kurtz – Trial Assignment
Spoonerisms. We’ve all been there. You’re mid-sentence, totally in the zone, when your brain and mouth part ways. Suddenly, instead of calling someone a smart fellow, you’ve just accused them of being a fart smeller. Everyone cracks up. You do too—while quietly wondering: what just happened? Or maybe you’re recommending a book you read over the weekend, Lord of the Flies, but it comes out of your mouth as Ford of the Lies. It’s awkward. It’s funny. And it’s way more common than you’d think. These happy accidents of speech are called spoonerisms, meaning a twist of sounds that turns…
