the many flavors of purple
It’s all in the packaging. Or presentation. It would depend upon the use of the phrase, but both will work well within my elaboration.
A friend of mine actually goes to the on-campus coffee/ice cream shop for frequent drinks called “phrappucinos”. Naturally, I was expecting something eerily similar to the Starbucks equivalent, but upon my visit I came upon an interesting scenario. “So, what exactly is this phrappucino I hear so much about?”
“Ok, a phrappucino is espresso, whole milk, ice and whatever flavor you’d like - the list of flavors is right over there,” and then she points to a stand immediately to my left. “Well, can I get it with non-fat milk?” “Oh, I can make you an iced latte if you like…” conversation continues etc etc.
So a phrappucino, that which apparently deserves a title of its precious own, is just an iced latte with whole milk. A startling revelation. It would seem that the pomp of ordering a “phrappucino” is solely in the name, perhaps exuding the yuppie-status of a Starbucks order in the center of campus (which will eventually become a consummate reality, trust me). Just like buying a Mercedes is no more than a bunch of grease, steel, aluminum, and plastic. Or buying a Ford is no more than buying a bunch of plastic.
Or buying an iPod is no more than a few resistors, a touch-sensitive dial, and warm fuzzies. The drink isn’t that bad. Whole milk is a whole new world for me. Literally.
October 11th, 2005 at 7:10 pm
skim milk only for the ryan.
October 11th, 2005 at 9:41 pm
Gimme some non-fat. ’tis all I ask, sir. Whole milk is.. good.. but I like the blah taste of non-fat. I can just feel the fat rolling down my throat when drinking whole milk. It screams “Iiiii’mm entirely saaaatttuuuuuurrrraaaatedd faaaaaaaaaaattt” on the way down. I know.
October 12th, 2005 at 4:43 pm
Speaking of color and such, go check out my website — I put up more of your photos.
October 12th, 2005 at 10:40 pm
Wonderful. I went to the site yesterday afternoon and saw the original photo setup and then saw it today after you mentioned it. Now I feel extra special. Your use of gradients is exquisite! Sorry I missed the Apple Festival/Nickel Creek.