I'm tripping

[Hans Franke]

Am 28 Aug 2005 21:53 meinte Tom Jennings:
> >>> Got a TI Programmer calculator, near-new condition. $20. Portable
> >>> gimcrack.
> >> what does it mean?

> On Fri, 26 Aug 2005, Hans Franke wrote:
> > To my understanding a gimcrack is a rather styled up/flashy/loud
> > object without any real value. Like a fancy and impressive demo
> > of a new OS where all you can do is change the colour ... Well,
> > I guess PowerPoint is the ultimative tool for Gimcrack makers.
 
> I didn't realize it was so disparaging.

As always relative to your view point (cliping).

> I meant more like gewgaw,
> knickknack, a nice toy that I don't need but is very nice.

That would include things like a Porsche, wouldn't it?
Now, after all, you're the English speaker, me is just
a dilettante butchering the language :)

Hans
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