it's by comparing it to a low-status position that the comparison is effective
I disagree. The statement "they get as much money as a profession we all agree is paid little" is a valid one and implies nothing negative about the status of the second profession in question. In fact, by aligning with a profession that's seen to be critical and poorly paid, you can bask in a bit of the glow.
Comparing you to a fry cook is a different metaphor. Simile. Whatever. Expression.
As Kat notes, though, we don't have the context. I just feel that your statement isn't an exclusive interpretation of the text we've seen.
Jump on the bandwagon how?
Oh, I've been meaning to ask--does someone at TWOP have a red car with the license plate "TWOPWRS"? Because I couldn't think of another meaning for the acronym, and I'm wondering if WRS is "writers" or "wars" or something else altogether.
ETA: It takes a very long time to merge onto the 405 from Sunset. Waaaaay too much time to obsess about license plates and such on that ramp.
Hm, I don't know... where are you at?
I'd tend to read it as "two powers," although that's equally mysterious. Unless they're a superhero.
I'd tend to read it as "two powers," although that's equally mysterious.
I? Am a moron.
Clearly I spend way too much time on the Internets.
where are you at?
Merging onto the 405N off Sunset on the Westside. But I think you're right--probably not TWOP. Either way, verra mysterious indeed.
The SWAG Bandwagon! I see lots of LJ icons, but I feel that I can't really support the writers without an awesome tshirt and stickers.
Even if it was a LE, I think at this point the a shirt wouldn't be sent out until Jan. Stickers might be easier, though.
I'm being a party pooper, sorry.
it comes from the fact that 50 years ago, those were "female" jobs
I don't really know, but I read that after WWII, Russia lost so many men that it became acceptable for women to be doctors and almost immediately, the pay and prestige of doctors plummeted.
I've done my part to ensure that the strike ends in fewer than 7-9 business days.
