Classic Spoonerisms:
* "You have hissed all my mystery lectures" instead of "You have missed all my history lectures".
* "Is the bean dizzy?" instead of "Is the dean busy?".
* "A blushing crow" instead of "A crushing blow".
* "The queer old dean" instead of "The dear old queen".
* "Three cheers for our dear old queen" instead of "Three cheers for our queer old dean".
Funny Examples:
* "The lord is a shoving leopard" instead of "The lord is a loving shepherd".
* "I have a half-warmed fish" instead of "I have a half-formed wish".
* "You have a blushing crow" instead of "You have a crushing blow".
* "A fighting a liar" instead of "A biting a fire".
* "I'm having a lovely time, but I'm feeling a bit queer" instead of "I'm having a lovely time, but I'm feeling a bit queasy".
Modern Spoonerisms:
* "Let's have a good time, and then we can get down to the nitty-gritty" instead of "Let's have a good time, and then we can get down to the nitty-gritty".
* "I'm going to the bank to get some cash" instead of "I'm going to the bank to get some cash".
* "I'm going to the store to buy some milk" instead of "I'm going to the store to buy some milk".
These are just a few examples, and there are many more out there! Spoonerisms are a fun and amusing way to play with language, and they can often be quite humorous.
Remember, spoonerisms are usually accidental, but they can also be used intentionally for comedic effect. So next time you hear someone say something a little bit off, see if it's a spoonerism! You might be surprised at how many you encounter.