A Hidden Meaning?

[Avery Todd]

See, I told you so! LOL. Believe it or not, I didn't see
this before I sent my post! :-)

Avery

At 01:22 PM 11/13/03 -0600, you wrote:

>Does someone have a little too much time on their hands?
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>Corte Swearingen
>Chicago
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                       "Rob 
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                       11/13/2003 
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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...
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>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.
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>Okay there you have it.  The hidden meaning behind this month's PTG Journal
>cover.  Did I miss anything?
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>Rob Goodale, RPT
>Las Vegas, NV
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