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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)


     

    varon

    Chiang, thank you for your answer. I have been educated. Thank you my friend.
    my dog made it up!
    varon

    Your dog made that up ah? I think its a liar ha-ha
    daren1

    nope hes a hound dog , always hounding me for the truth!


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