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  • 08-10-2005 11:33pm
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    Sysiphus
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭


    Why is the word MORE being so misused noawdays. Example -

    More Better Value,

    Agh, I had another one but can't remember it now. But the use seems to be on the increase.


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    It's a quicky and easy way to conjure the idea of consistency,history and continuation of an idea/image (Even if there isn't any) - which is what Brands would like...?


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    rugbug86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,335 ✭✭✭rugbug86


    because people these days are greedy so seeing the word more makes them want it


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    Sysiphus
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭Sysiphus


    but its more than just branding, I hear those bastions of education and grammar use it with increased frequency (nearly said more there!) - DJ's, and in some cases, even news casters.


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Sysiphus wrote:
    but its more than just branding, I hear those bastions of education and grammar use it with increased frequency (nearly said more there!) - DJ's, and in some cases, even news casters.

    Provide more examples please.


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    Sysiphus
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭Sysiphus


    I can't think of anymore at the moment, its just a trend I noticed. I know I should provide examples, but have failed :(


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