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Nice Guys Finish Seventh: False Phrases, Spurious Sayings, and Familiar Misquotations

Name: Nice Guys Finish Seventh: False Phrases, Spurious Sayings, and Familiar Misquotations
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Book Synopsis: Leo Durocher is best remembered for saying, "Nice guys finish last." He never said it. What the Brooklyn Dodgers' manager did say, before a 1946 game with the New York Giants, "The nice guys are all over there." This is just one of hundreds of misquotations that Ralph Keyes dissects in this informative and entertaining book. Keyes discovered that "The opera ain't over 'til the fat lady sings," comes from an older "Church ain't out 'til the fat lady sings." He determined that Winston Churchill did not originate the phrase "iron curtain," and never said, "blood, sweat and tears." Keyes also confirmed that "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing," was the slogan of UCLA coach Red Sanders, not Vince Lombardi. According to him such words voice observations we want made. Freud may never have said "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar," for example, but we certainly wish he had. Keyes calls this "the flypaper effect." Orphan quotes or comments by unknowns routinely gravitate to noted figures such as Churchill, Lincoln, or Twain. Other syndromes Keyes discusses include bumper stickering (condensing a long comment to make it more quotable), lip syncing (mouthing someone else's words as if they were your own), and retro-quoting (putting words in the mouths of famous dead people). "Nice Guys Finish Seventh" is a fascinating, eye-opening book. It's both fun to read and a reliable work of reference.

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Do you ever wonder if the famous phrases we hear are truly authentic? Have you ever questioned the origins of popular quotes? Look no further. "Nice Guys Finish Seventh: False Phrases, Spurious Sayings, and Familiar Misquotations" is the enlightening book you need to uncover the truth behind these famous words.

Join author Ralph Keyes as he delves into the world of misquotations and uncovers the fascinating stories behind them. Discover that Leo Durocher, the Brooklyn Dodgers' manager, never actually said, "Nice guys finish last." He said something else entirely! This book is filled with countless examples like these, challenging popular beliefs and providing you with a dose of reality.

Not only will you learn about the misquotations themselves, but you'll also gain valuable insight into the reasons behind their creation. Keyes explores the fascinating phenomenon of "the flypaper effect," where random quotes become attached to famous figures like Winston Churchill or Mark Twain. Prepare to be amazed by the strategies people use to condense, mirror, or fabricate memorable quotes.

But this is not just an entertaining read – it's a reliable work of reference as well. Use "Nice Guys Finish Seventh" to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Prove them wrong and show that famous quotes aren't always as they seem. Dive into this eye-opening book and become an expert on the truth behind misquotations.

Ready to uncover the truth? Don't miss out on this fascinating journey through the world of misquotes. Grab your copy of "Nice Guys Finish Seventh: False Phrases, Spurious Sayings, and Familiar Misquotations" now and challenge everything you thought you knew about famous quotes.

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