Re: [Epic] Words and phrases the generally tick me off.

From: Elaine P <elainepat_at_...>
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 07:18:35 PDT

JD wrote:
>George Carlin on "The greatest thing since sliced bread.":
>"So that's it folks? The pyramids, the leaning tower of piza, even a
>f***ing lava lamp, to me...is greater than sliced bread."

It is a tired cliche, but if you have ever read anything about the
history of bread and the marketing of bread, sliced bread was quite a
marvel early in this century. The idea that technology, production
systems, and distribution systems could get fresh bread to the masses at
a reasonable cost changed our society.

--Elaine

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