Filed under: Random Interesting Thing
Both in the same vein:
Turnpike Sushi: something that’s needlessly posh or complicated, offered in place of something that’s humbler but better because it’s within the capabilities of the person or business offering it. The inspiration was sushi in the service areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike; you might, if they put some effort into it, be able to get a decent hamburger along the turnpike. Instead of putting the effort into that, though, they put the effort into offering horrible sushi.
Metaphorical example: that guy playing the grand piano in the middle of the mall. Better that they should use piped-in music and use the space for sofas.
Banana Saw: a piece of technology that actually makes things worse, not better, when used as directed. Inspired by this Rambo-style knife Nicole handed me to cut up a banana.
Metaphorical example: electronic voting machines.




