Patrick, of Patrick's Weekender (http://patricksweekender.blogspot.com/2006/03/sunday-seven-episode-30.html), posted his Sunday Seven meme this afternoon. It's a great way to find good journals - check it out!
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
Of the Crayola color names not mentioned above, pick up to seven names you think should be scrapped in favor of better, more descriptive, or more creative alternatives. (Feel free to suggest alternatives if you like, but it's not necessary.) EDIT: For those of you that need a list, go here: http://www.crayola.com/colorcensus/bureau/overall_view_120.cfm
Here are my answers:
1. Wisteria (isn't this a book, or a movie, or something?)
2. Electric Lime - is this like a Frankenstein Fruit?
3. Bittersweet - Last time I checked this was associated with TASTE, not COLOR
4. Atomic Tangerine - I know that the scientists working in Los Alamos might use this...but the rest of us?
5. Screamin Green - because our grammar woe is great enough - why encourage idiocy?
6. Antique Brass - I know a TON of two-year old children that are familiar with the patina of antique metals
7. Neon Carrot - hanging in the windows of bars and 1-800-LOAN offices nationwide
Great meme, Patrick!
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