>My favorite of these is folks who say "nucular" instead of "nuclear". I absolutely cringe whenever I hear an announcer, newscaster or public speaker do this...and most of the time I end up "tuning out" the person speaking because of the mistake.

You mean, GWB and Tony Blair? I've heard them both pronounce it that way - GWB first... and they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. They both must adore Simpsons.