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tmesis \TMEE-sis\, noun:
In grammar and rhetoric, the separation of the parts of a compound word, now generally done for humorous effect; for example, "what place soever" instead of "whatsoever place," or "abso-bloody-lutely."
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Actor Carradine drops F-bomb on 'WGN Morning News'
By Phil Rosenthal | Tribune media columnist
10:44 AM CDT, July 11, 2008
The free-wheeling "WGN Morning News" today was more free than usual, as guest David Carradine, live on the air, casually dropped one of the words you're not supposed to say on TV.
Carradine, who had been introduced by co-anchor Robin Baumgarten as "legendary," repeated the adjective, inserting an F-bomb in between "legen" and "dary."
Co-anchor Larry Potash immediately scolded Carradine and apologized to viewers on his behalf. Carradine's appearance continued a few more minutes, ending before 8 a.m.
Diana Dionisio, manager of publicity and promotion at WGN-Ch. 9, which, like the Chicago Tribune, is owned by Tribune Co., issued the following statement: "Live on WGN Morning News this morning, guest David Carradine inserted a swear word into a phrase as he was being introduced. The slip was unexpected and the AM News team immediately issued an apology."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi- ... 4560.story
