What the spruik?
September 19th, 2014 at 3:59:33 PM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 | spruik VERB It would seem this is a very common verb in Australia and New Zealand, first seen in writing in 1916. Have you ever heard it before? Can you guess it's meaning? Although the 777X is almost seven years away from takeoff, Boeing will soon start spruiking the jet to airlines in the hopes of landing big orders – especially from current 777 stalwarts such as Emirates, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ANA, British Airways, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific. A sort of a business presentation, but with some implication of a carnival barker. |
September 20th, 2014 at 12:55:52 AM permalink | |
1nickelmiracle Member since: Mar 5, 2013 Threads: 24 Posts: 623 | Nope never heard of it. |
September 20th, 2014 at 1:32:36 AM permalink | |
Fleastiff Member since: Oct 27, 2012 Threads: 62 Posts: 7831 | Yes, I believe I posted on WOV something about it, but can't quite remember now. Its meaning in New Zealand is probably the same but I believe its currently a VERY big term in Australia where legislation about it is a hot item. As I recall its a combination of touting and barkerism and would include such things as doormen soliciting passersby to enter nightclubs, or to watch sporting events as well as making claims about the events or the contenders. Its particularly difficult when electronic amplification is used by adjacent businesses blaring onto the sidewalks enticements for persons to enter the premises. |
September 20th, 2014 at 1:49:54 AM permalink | |
Fleastiff Member since: Oct 27, 2012 Threads: 62 Posts: 7831 | Ah..... here it is: Its use as a major part of a tv commentator's remarks during a sporting event.
And here it is as a national Australian TV issue for spruiking during sporting events: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/industry-to-seek-ban-on-spruiking-of-odds-in-games-20130523-2k42f.html |
September 21st, 2014 at 2:57:48 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | It will never catch on here, it sounds too much like somebody's last name. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |