October 20, 2010
Stuff that's Changed: Americans Now Use Play Money
For the last five years we have been dismayed at the continual spiral in the value of the dollar. Now, I'm no expert, but could it have something to do with the coins you all are using now? They feel like they are made out of tin, and there are about as many different designs as there are coins.
It reminds me of the Brazilian currency back in the days of hyper-inflation...and that's kind of scary.
Oh, and one more thing: is it just me, or did they give Washington a more pronounced double chin in the new quarter pictured above? I remember when there was a debate about publishing a "skinny Elivs" or "fat Elvis" stamp, but isn't a "skinny Washington" and a "fat Washington" coin taking it a bit to far? He is, after all, the father of our country, which is a little more important than being the king of rock and roll.
Talk back to the missionary: Anybody care to expound on why the new coins feel like they should be in a Monopoly box? Clue us in in the comments section.
Posted by Andrew on October 20, 2010 1:16 AM.
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Posted by: k3 at October 20, 2010 8:55 AM
Kev, how true, how true. And his mouth is still closed, so you cannot see the false teeth.
Posted by: Andrew 
at October 20, 2010 7:40 PM
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On the bright side, the pony tail: he's still rockin it.