You can say toe-may-to, and I can say toe-mah-toe, but we both need to spell it properly unless we want to come off like morons, right? Well, you decide. The MLS apparently has come out with a new dictionary I didn’t know about: The MLS Garble Edition.

Read it and weep:

Now Trending…

"Real germ” (Uh, pet name for your ex?)

“Retaining wall shited” (You would, too, if you were hanging onto a California hillside during a 6.7 shaker.)

“Recently samblasted” (A description of my home after my Uncle Sam eats cabbage.)

“Won bedroom” (What one is left with after a Hollywood divorce.)

“Hat property” (You must be referring to those towers Princess Beatrice sports on her royal noggin.)

“Dog seltzer” (A popular beverage for dogs with hang-overs.)

You Say Tomato, I say…

“Minor carpeting” (Too young for shag?)

“Miner work needed” (The helmet with the light and the canary were a dead giveaway.)

“Pocked listing” (I hear Proactive is very effective for that.)

“New constriction” (Have you tried a Fleet enema?)

‘Roamin shades” (Is that like roamin’ black-outs when the electric company jacks us around?)

“Former home of famous tart” (Paris? Lindsey? Liberace?)

Auto-Fill Blooper of the Week

“For those with disturbing taste.” (Intoned my mother when I brought my ex home…)

Even Webster Didn’t Plan For This!

“Watch head, ponch hangs low ” (Maybe Ponch should invest in a jock strap…)

“New irritation” (That’s what happens when your ponch hits the pavement.)

Thanks to Patty DaSilva and Jane Peters for their hilarious contributions this week. That’s it, friends. I need to rest my shattered psyche now. Remember – Spell and Sell!

For more real estate humor, please visit Gwen at www.sherlockofhomes.blogspot.com/ or Agent Genius. For all your real estate needs, please go to www.LAhomesite.com.

 
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MAR
24
2012
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hahaha, my favorite was "“For those with disturbing taste.” (Intoned my mother when I brought my ex home…)"  hee hee hee
3:41pm • #15
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Love it Gwen...so glad I found your blog today.  I can't wait to read more!!!
6:52pm • #16
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Steven, it's the Peter Principle - rising to the highest level of one's incompetence!

Donna, this is L.A., so maybe the agent was actually referring to a famous tart! :)

Mike, I'll buy some of that dog seltzer for your entire household!

Jim, it's always nice to hear from you!
8:01pm • #17
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LOL! Marge, that's a visual that actually scares me!

Connie... you must be referring to me :)

Suzanne, I would love some bloopers from your knickers in the woods. Uh, "neck of the woods." :)

Juli, thank you as always for your support...and have a laughter filled weekend!
8:05pm • #18
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Dick, thanks for your comment - I always look forward to hearing from you and seeing that great photo!

Cindy, it is now Saturday night - I hope you're still drinking!

Yes, Jim - some folks make stupidity an art form.

Janet, I love your comments - they make me laugh just to visualize you laughing - it's contagious! Thank you!
8:10pm • #19
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Jay, I think the carpet turns gray, gets a few bald spots, and thinks back fondly to the time it was last laid :)

Joanna, I love your comment, and I adore your photo - two fabulous faces!

Kat, I can never resist the "ex" jokes, even though my ex is my friend. I always know I'm speaking for someone out there!

Joy, welcome aboard. Be sure to subscribe if you like to laugh, as I post the blooper blog every Friday. Have a great week!
8:15pm • #20
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And they just keep on a'comin.  I am still trying to work out what a dog seltzer is?
9:19pm • #21
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Jane, it's "hair of the dog," but with fizz. It was invented by an Irish wolfhound with an alcohol problem. You know us Irish!
10:36pm • #22
MAR
25
2012
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Gwen,

 

"Minor" brain activity..

You are welcome. :D
5:08pm • #23
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Patty, this week's Best Retort Award goes to you. It will be hand delivered by JBJ... as soon as I can get him out of my bed. Bwahhhhhh!!!!!
5:21pm • #24
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26
2012
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Good morning Gwen,

I saved your blog to start my week off with a smile...thanks, as always - your "bloopers" deliver a laugh!  Of course, my dogs now want their "seltzer"...LOL

Have a great week!
4:47am • #25
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Lisa, tell your dogs I suggest they mix it with scotch :)
12:52pm • #26
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You never disappoint. These are too cute to pass up.
6:08pm • #27
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Gwen,

You are getting the hansome boys confused. Jon Bon Jovi is MINE-MINE-MINE (did I mention I'm Bon Jovi's number one fan?) and your boyfriend is this guy:

 
6:15pm • #28
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Jill, I'm so glad you enjoyed the laughs!
6:30pm • #29
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Patty, okay, I must capitulate to your intelligence. But how much fun would it be if I didn't rib you every now and then about JBJ and his love for me? Someone has to keep you on you dancin' toes. In the end, I will admit, George is my man...but I am willing to share. How 'bout you? Is there any reason we can't have two? :-)
6:36pm • #30
MAR
29
2012
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Hum...

Gwen... you definitely gave me a lot to think about and though George is extremely handsome, nice and kind my heart belongs to Jon. I don't think I could share my heart with anyone one else (oh yeah, other than my husband).
7:59am • #31
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Patty, I am sure Jon and, oh yeah, your hubby, appreciate your loyalty. George is heartbroken, but I will do my best to soothe his heart and keep him occupied. I'm that good a person...
11:02am • #32
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30
2012
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Gwen,

We all have to make sacrifices in life and do things we don't want to. For you, that is spending time with George, how painful.
3:01pm • #33
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Patty, I'm glad you understand -  that's why I'm in therapy...
4:29pm • #34

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