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* ''[[Frank and Ernest]]'' occasionally has fun with this in Sunday strips, with Frank looking over an advertisement Ernie has written, pointing out issues or missed points regarding his advertised item along the way, and Ernie promptly explaining how his advertisement has spun these issues into alleged positives. For instance, a run-down theater whose roof is missing is referred to as "the place to see the stars" ([[Don't Explain the Joke|because you can see stars through the open roof at night...]]). |
* ''[[Frank and Ernest]]'' occasionally has fun with this in Sunday strips, with Frank looking over an advertisement Ernie has written, pointing out issues or missed points regarding his advertised item along the way, and Ernie promptly explaining how his advertisement has spun these issues into alleged positives. For instance, a run-down theater whose roof is missing is referred to as "the place to see the stars" ([[Don't Explain the Joke|because you can see stars through the open roof at night...]]). |
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* Of course, estate agents have been doing this for years. No, that house isn't small, it's... cozy! That one isn't over a kebab shop on a main road with 24/7 traffic, it's "moments away from local amenities"! Basement suite? No, it's "bright"! |
* Of course, estate agents have been doing this for years. No, that house isn't small, it's... cozy! That one isn't over a kebab shop on a main road with 24/7 traffic, it's "moments away from local amenities"! Basement suite? No, it's "bright"! |
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{{quote|'''[[The Simpsons|Marge Simpson]]''': It's dilapidated! |
{{quote|'''[[The Simpsons (animation)|Marge Simpson]]''': It's dilapidated! |
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'''[[Why Do You Keep Changing Jobs?|Lionel Hutz]]''': "Rustic." |
'''[[Why Do You Keep Changing Jobs?|Lionel Hutz]]''': "Rustic." |
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'''Marge Simpson''': But that one's on fire! |
'''Marge Simpson''': But that one's on fire! |
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