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    What is the origin of liar liar pants on fire?

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      The origin of the phrase came from the 1810 poem "The Liar" by William Blake. 


      The expression is supposed to be uttered loudly to another person.  Here's the complete phrase:


      Liar Liar Pants on Fire.  Hangin' on a Telephone Wire!,    or


      Liar Liar Pants on Fire! Put Your Ass on a Telephone Wire! (Liberal)


       

      9 years ago. Rating: 2
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        varon

        Chiang, thank you for your answer. I have been educated. Thank you my friend.
        commented 9 years ago
        my dog made it up!
        9 years ago. Rating: 2
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          varon

          Your dog made that up ah? I think its a liar ha-ha
          commented 9 years ago
          daren1

          nope hes a hound dog , always hounding me for the truth!
          commented 9 years ago


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