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Ben Ricci
{K:805} 7/18/2004
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What is the purpose of this photo? What does the title have to do with the photo?
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Jon O'Brien
{K:11316} 7/18/2004
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I thought it was obvious. The saying "Better the Devil you know" suggests that the status quo, however unpleasant it may be, can be preferable to whatever conditions might exist following a change of circumstance. Looking at my portfolio, it will be apparent that I stay pretty close to home with most of my pictures. Therefore a "Sold" sign on a house must be that of a neighbour, with whom I must have had a poor relationship. But who will replace them? Could they be worse (can't imagine it really, but it's possible...maybe the new people will have four yappy dogs instead of just three) Thus "... the devil we knew...." and my appended comment.
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Ben Ricci
{K:805} 7/18/2004
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That must be a Canadian saying. I have never heard that used in the States. Thanks for your reply.
Ben
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Jim Loy
{K:28434} 8/12/2004
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Reading the comment exchange...fascinating... In the states we would just say, "Good riddance!" And hope...no, wonder (slightly) if the new owner would be a touch better. Fascinating title/comment/meaning post.
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Chris Hunter
{K:25631} 12/21/2004
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Jon - the expression "The devil you know is better than the devil you don't" IS known in the US, and hopefully the one you didn't know when you posted is better than the one you did LOL
Chris
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Jon O'Brien
{K:11316} 12/22/2004
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I am always surprised to see how many hits this little photograph gets - I guess the ambiguous title is what draws 'em in. Yes - the NEW neighbours are wonderful, thank you very much for asking. :-]
Jon
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