>The classic example is the one sent via numerous messengers from the trenches in WWI. It started out "Send reinforcements, we're going to advance" and by the time it got to the final recipient it was "Send three-and-fourpence, we're going to a dance."
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> Brunnen-"probably an early urban legend, but I love it anyway"G

Just a minute...I heard this just the other day. I'm not sure if I can remember where. It must have been CBC radio since that's about all we listen to here.

Rivi "There's no such thing as coincidence" kah