A Hidden Meaning?

[cswearingen@daigger.com]

Does someone have a little too much time on their hands?

Corte Swearingen
Chicago


                                                                                                        
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I was just looking over this month's Journal.  It has a most interesting
picture on the cover and I was considering what hidden meanings might be
there.  Here are a few that I came up with...

1.  There are two tuning forks.  They are made of crust indicating that
they have inaccurate pitch.
2.  The forks cross each other which would suggest a historic temperament.
3.  There is flaky crust all around the pie meaning that it is an older
piano, probably somewhat dirty.
4.  The squiggly lines indicate that the piano has multiple false beats.
5.  It is a chocolate pie representing a dark mahogany finish.
6.  There are multiple cracks which would suggest a cracked sound board,
possibly a loose pin block.
7.  It is in a glass dish meaning that it has real ivory keys.
8.  The pie is round so the action is in reasonable regulation.
9.  Because the pie was baked the piano was formerly owned by a hot jazz
pianist.
10.  There is an elaborate table cloth which would indicate a decorative
art case.
11.  There is one orange pumpkin gourd which would suggest a padded stool
instead of a bench.  The stem however could be interpreted as an adjustable
artist bench.
12.  There are two other gourds in a shadow which represent the audience.
One is green which would mean that either the quality of the playing or the
music itself is discontenting to some listeners.
13.  The other remaining gourd is in three different colors meaning that at
least two thirds of the audience is enjoying the performance to varying
degrees.
14.  This last gourd also has an extra long curly stem which would suggest
that the audience members feel some sort of personal connection with the
pianist, thus explaining why they have a higher appreciation for the music.
15.  There are no plates, forks, or serving utensils.  Apparently a number
of expected guests could not make the performance.
16.  The entire photograph is printed on glossy paper.  This means it is a
low-end piano with a high-gloss finish.
17.  It is on the Journal cover indicating that some unfortunate technician
had to contend with this piano earlier in the day.
18.  Since it is the November issue it is fair to assume that it is a
holiday recital.

Okay there you have it.  The hidden meaning behind this month's PTG Journal
cover.  Did I miss anything?

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV