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I learnt a new word today!

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SueinHull Thu 09-Feb-17 09:41:57

It must be my age, but never come across the expression "Ear Candy"...apparently its when you hear a song and it sticks in your brain and you find yourself forever humming it. My song is Rihanna Diamonds! Whats your "Ear Candy"?

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Luckygirl Thu 09-Feb-17 10:00:07

I think the phrase is Ear Worm and stems from the German use of Ohrwurm. It refers to a tune that has wormed its way into your brain and keeps going round and round unbidden.

I think Ear Candy is something different: light popular music that is pleasant and entertaining but intellectually undemanding.

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ginny Thu 09-Feb-17 10:07:27

I'd rather have candy in my ear than a worm.

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pensionpat Thu 09-Feb-17 11:43:11

There's also Eye Candy which sounds more fun.

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Christinefrance Thu 09-Feb-17 11:46:59

Ear worm I have heard of but not ear candy. Luckygirl 's explanation makes sense.
Eye candy I have heard, Rupert Sewell springs to mind. wink

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ninathenana Thu 09-Feb-17 11:52:26

I would describe it as an ear worm. There is a thread on the Active page with that title.
Eye candy for me would be Mark Harmon or George Cluney grin

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SueinHull Thu 09-Feb-17 13:23:32

Love all these responses, I seemed to have got it wrong, oh well, I prefer Ear Candy, Ear Worm (sounds gross)! Didn't know it originated in Germany, interesting. As for Eye Candy well that's another thread lol! Enjoy the rest of your day everyone.

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