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StarSword
Since: Sep, 2011
2013-06-17 23:22:03
You're thinking of Misaimed Fandom or one of its subtropes. I know I saw the "Born in the USA" example on one of them.
Edited by StarSword Trust me, I'm an engineer!
Quanyails
Since: Mar, 2010

The trope where people grossly misinterpret songs for use in a lot of things, mainly ads. Like using Born in the USA for a Regan campaign ad. May also include misinterpreting songs in general.