Spoon thinks words are terribly important to precise
communication. Over the past decades we have seen the use of euphemisms
and synonyms grow, expand, multiply and increase in all areas of life.
The latest list concerns a subject close to
many of our hearts (plural, naturally) namely merchandise.
Collectable
means
expensive
Limited edition
means
expensive
Four different covers...
means
expensive
Autographed
means
expensive
Heirloom quality
means
expensive
Extended version
means
expensive
Anniversary edition
means
expensive
With special free gift
means
expensive
Builds into a beautiful collection
means
expensive
Deluxe packaging
means
expensive
Boxed set
means
expensive
A
must for all true fans
means
expensive
Includes exclusive postcards
means
expensive
Spoon has termed this use of many different
phrases to mean single simple things "Carny" after the secret language of
the professional wrestling world. Viz
Job
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Put over
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Stare at the lights
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Do
the right thing for business
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Lay down for
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Do
the jay-oh-bee
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Drop the match to
means
to
lose a wrestling match
Such behaviour takes place in the real world
too (whatever that is) and Spoon will be unveiling some prime examples
over the next few.