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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Paging Mr. Roget

Do reporters in this town get some sort of bonus for overusing the word "iconic"?

Posted at 7:41 PM | Bookmark and Share

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In journalism, "iconic" is the new "legendary"

Posted by The Other Jimbo | February 17, 2011 10:42 PM

The closest definition from Webster is "an object of uncritical devotion."

That is a fair description of the Oregonian's treatment of the Aerial Tram, streetcars, and Milwaukie light rail.

Posted by Garage Wine | February 18, 2011 6:49 AM




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