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Originally Posted by Barefoot
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
"Drinking the Kool-Aid" is a metaphor commonly used in the United States and Canada that refers to a person or group holding an unquestioned belief, argument, or philosophy without critical examination."
This is typically what happens when newbies visit The Villages. They "fall in love" with the concept offered by the Developer and out comes the checkbook. It happened to us in 2007, and it's the best decision we ever made, even though we made it without critical examination.
This phrase has become commonly used and is never meant to be painful or offensive. However, because we are hopefully all kind and sensitive souls, I suggest we should try to find a better way to describe the wave of euphoria that has motivated many of us to buy in TV.
My creative well is dry today.  Anyone have a suggestion? PTurner, you have a way with words .... |
Back when I considered it a perfect and delightful way to express falling head over heals for TV, I used the expression with abandon. I neither knew of its association with Jonestown nor meant it in an unflattering light. Indeed I considered myself a Kool-aid-head extraordinaire, if you'll pardon the expression.
Until being convinced otherwise, I thought it originated with Tom Wolfe's book. When I learned that I was mistaken, and that it was painful and offensive to others, I abandoned all encouragements to come try all the flavors.
Bare, I love your idea of a substitute but sadly am at a loss for words... if you'll pardon the expression.
Hmmm. What about, "Inhale the Disney Dust"?