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Even more of a turn-off than this utter irony in her method of dealing with the situation between herself and the royal family were her motives and the calculation behind them. Referring to friends of Prince Charles as "the enemy," Diana appeared to be in the midst of some sort of military campaign in which the key was, in her own words, to "always confuse the enemy." For someone trying to start a war within her family and already spouting her attack strategy, she hardly seems the victim that 72 percent of the British in a recent MORI poll...
...being an object, and in between the four major "moments" there lies "fetishism, aura, measurement, and embellishment." This might seem like a lot to swallow on a leisurely visit to the Fogg to check out some paintings, and the preponderence of jargon in a visual exhibit is certainly a turn-off, but Dilnot's choice to include these guides (the "four moments" are writ large on the walls of the gallery) is actually very helpful. They provide a very specific context for the objects, and without them it might be more difficult to prove, as it seems is the intention...
...very a attractive cookie--large, thick, and soft--with lots of healthy-sized chips. Nothing special. Thin, hard, few chips visible. "Wild topography." Chunky, muddy, soft like butter. The classic look. Dark chocolate chips in a small, round, firm cookie. Smell The cookie's scent is something of a turn-off. When in the Pain, go for eau de Sweet Cheese croissant instead. Nonexistent, really. Perfect. Not too high, not too low. Cinnamon stench. Scrumptious. Pleasant Chip-to-Dough Ratio Out of control. Said one taster. "A tremendous amount of chocolate." "Too doughy." This is mere Star Market material...
...addition, said Rotch Professor of Atmospheric Science Michael B. McElroy, harsh grading the sciences in a turn-off for many prospective concentrators...
...poem, written carefully in black ink, received the typical slew of responses. "Nice poem, but the calligraphy is a turn-off. Buy a Mac like everybody else," wrote one commentator...