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What does it mean?
A comedic misidentification of an organization that sounds painful.
In plain terms
I thought that group name hurt.
What can you take from it?
Names can sound like physical pain.

Where it applies

  • listings
  • comedy routine

Putting it to work

  • verbal wit

Questions to consider

  • What words hurt?
  • How does sound affect meaning?

Another view

It is not factually accurate.

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