eggcorn? Baskinet (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Wilson Gray]

Yes, he did, as a matter of fact. Of course, now that the subject has
been broached, I can't think of any examples. <sigh!>

-Wilson

On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 5:55 PM, Mullins, Bill AMRDEC
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> "Baskinet" sounds like something Popeye the Sailor Man would have said
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