I'm not calling any names or anything, I just like saying those three words.
In the movie Donnie Darko it is discussed how a famous linguist decided of all the combinations of words and sounds in the English language that "cellar door" was the most pleasant.
According to Wikipedia that wasn't so much a linguist as it was JRR Tolkien. Keep in mind that he said it with a British accent, something that is not addressed in the movie. When spoken with such an accent, it does indeed sound rather pleasant. When Americans say it, it just sounds like words.
Since I am an American, I like to think of things that sound pleasing sans the fruity accent. It is my contention that "bunch of pussies" comes close to being the American equivalent of "cellar door."
I think the word "panties" is certainly also a contender.
edit - I've thought about it some more and I can't help but suspect "Vanilla Milkshake" is up there too.
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I totally agree. I think it's also interesting to ponder on the *least* pleasant-sounding phrases, and I'm quite convinced that the worst in any accent and on oh so many levels is "coitus interruptus."
Yo Bro
Although I have to agree with you, I have long felt that "clamato" might be the most vile sound in any language period.
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