A Hidden Meaning?

[Avery Todd]

Hi Rob,

This response almost makes me think of someone with too much time on his 
hands! :-) Just kidding!

Avery

At 11:10 AM 11/13/03 -0800, you wrote:
>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
>