Saturday, September 29, 2007

Beware The Pepperazzi

Pepper? Just Take It With A Grain Of Salt

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON


Since this week's Photo Hunt subject is "Original", I was tossing up between several images. Then I decided to kick up my heels and have some fun, indulging in my own originality. I decided to twist a very common word - paparazzi.

The word "paparazzi" gained common acceptance in the English language after the release of the movie "La Dolce Vita". Marcello Rubini, played by Marcello Mastroianni, is a gossip writer who hangs out with opportunistic photographers who take pictures of celebrities and sell them to the tabloids.

So I dug out all the pepper I could find in the house ... and some of the cameras as well!
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56 comments:

  1. Merisi7:06 AM

    Now I understand: Pepparazzi are not peppermilling around, they go for the grinds! :-)

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  2. Unknown7:20 AM

    VERY COOL! And a good morning to you there... A colleague is leaving tomorrow to visit you..well your country...

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  3. Anonymous7:20 AM

    You are cracking me up!

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  4. Cynthia7:33 AM

    Very clever!

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  5. MaR8:01 AM

    Oh, wonderfully original, I love it!
    Happy weekend!
    cheers :)

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  6. A.8:10 AM

    *Very* clever! And original of course.

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  7. Corey~living and loving8:12 AM

    wonderfully original idea. :)

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  8. Anonymous8:25 AM

    that's really an original entry!

    happy weekend!

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  9. Queen of My Domain8:34 AM

    Oh that is a very clever idea you had. I enjoyed the fun that you had with it. Happy Hunting.

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  10. PowersTwinB8:45 AM

    Very original!! I like your take on the theme, that in itself is original! My photo is up early too, please come and visit

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  11. jams o donnell8:51 AM

    Damn, someone beat me to the paparazzi milling about pun! Great shot. Have a great weekend

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  12. Carver9:01 AM

    What a fun idea and very original. I am enjoying this weeks theme.

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  13. Susan Helene Gottfried9:59 AM

    LOVE it, David! This one's a keeper!

    (and the next time I get down about something, feel free to e-mail me the picture as a reminder!)

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  14. Lisa10:05 AM

    Now that is original thinking! And it did make me smile! :)

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  15. Anonymous10:11 AM

    that is so clever and original. Happy Saturday!

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  16. karoline in the morning10:24 AM

    that's a very spicy photo david! you are tuff competition..



    k;p

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  17. Katney10:26 AM

    There is nothing new under the sun, but it takes a creative mind to take the ordinary and put it together in such an original composition.

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  18. etteY11:31 AM

    funny take on the theme! :D

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  19. Anonymous11:57 AM

    that's original style of taking picture.lol Happy weekend!
    mine is up as well.

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  20. Anonymous12:20 PM

    Nice one! Very original indeed;)
    Mines up as well!

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  21. jmb12:42 PM

    I always thought the name of the photographer was Paparazzo in Dolce Vita and that's where it came from.
    Well you had fun and have entertained us with your original idea.

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  22. Lin1:35 PM

    You get the big appreciation hug for that one. Then again, your wit is rarely anything to sneeze at.

    And many thanks for the kindly mention of my Light entry.

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  23. Katya1:50 PM

    What a totally clever and awesomely original entry for the theme! I LOVE the idea of Pepparazzi...that can conjure up so many different visuals!!!

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  24. Anonymous2:32 PM

    That is definitely originality. Love how you put the twist in it. Great idea and have a wonderful weekend.

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  25. Journo June aka MamaBear4:29 PM

    That is quite funny! Great choice for the hunt this week!
    Photo Hunters

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  26. Akelamalu8:28 PM

    Very clever David! :)

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  27. Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe11:04 PM

    LOL! :D Very cool. :) What an original take on the theme!

    My original photo.

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  28. Anonymous7:07 AM

    WEll, from now on I'm going to cal them Pepperazzi!!! 'giggles*

    Excellent -and fun interpreted. You're a true original with original ideas and that is worth gold. As in the gold coast.

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  29. david mcmahon9:33 AM

    Ah, Merisi,

    You win that pun contest with a knockout!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  30. david mcmahon9:34 AM

    Hi Expat Traveller,

    Enjoyed your site as well. I'll roll out the red carpet for your colleague!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  31. david mcmahon9:34 AM

    Hi Ellen,

    Thank you so much. There's always scope for some fun!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  32. david mcmahon9:35 AM

    Hi Nap Warden,

    And I enjoyed your site as well. Thank you for that comment.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  33. david mcmahon9:35 AM

    Hi Mar,

    Thank you. So glad you liked it. Have a great weekend

    Keep smiling

    David

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  34. david mcmahon9:36 AM

    Hi A,

    Thank you very much for the tick of approval.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  35. david mcmahon9:36 AM

    Hi Corey,

    Thank you so much. I enjoyed setting it up!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  36. david mcmahon9:37 AM

    Hi Hana,

    Thank you. The idea suddenly sprang into my head!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  37. david mcmahon9:37 AM

    Hi Queen,

    Thank you. I enjoyed your blog as well.

    It's all about having fun, isn;t it!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  38. david mcmahon9:38 AM

    Hi Powerstwinb,

    Yours was a great display too, very reminescent of Tabitha in Bewitched.

    Thanks so much for visiting.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  39. david mcmahon9:39 AM

    Hi Jams,

    Merisi's always quick off the mark. I enjoyed my visit (again) to your blog too!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  40. david mcmahon9:39 AM

    Hi Carver,

    Thank you. I did like your shot too. This week really was a test of original thinking.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  41. david mcmahon9:40 AM

    Thank you Susan,

    So glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I'll email it to you any time I think you need it!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  42. david mcmahon9:41 AM

    Hi Simple Journeys,

    I'm so glad it made you smile. Do keep in touch.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  43. david mcmahon9:41 AM

    Hi tegdirb92

    Thank you very much. I'm glad you appreciated it.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  44. david mcmahon9:42 AM

    Hi Karoline,

    I wish I'd thought of that line! You are very quick with those clever rejoinders.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  45. david mcmahon9:43 AM

    Hi Katney,

    You have no idea how I value that comment. Many thanks for the vey kind words.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  46. david mcmahon9:43 AM

    Hi Ettey,

    Thank you. It's all about having fun, really.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  47. david mcmahon9:44 AM

    Hi Jhoaniquing,

    Thank you, I;m so glad you liked it. Will check out yours shortly.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  48. david mcmahon9:45 AM

    Hi Yen,

    Thank you. Will visit your post too.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  49. david mcmahon9:45 AM

    Hi Lin,

    Thank you very much for the big appreciation hug. And I doff my cap to your swift wit!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  50. david mcmahon9:46 AM

    Hi Katya,

    Thank you. I'm glad you liked the shot and the spirit of fun behind it!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  51. david mcmahon9:47 AM

    Hi kissedalotatoads,

    Glad you liked the entry. Means a lot.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  52. david mcmahon9:47 AM

    Hi mamabearjune,

    Thank you. I'm so glad it brought you a smile or two!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  53. david mcmahon9:48 AM

    Hi Akelamalu,

    Thank you. I'm so glad you liked the idea.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  54. david mcmahon9:48 AM

    Hi Dragonheart,

    The idea suddenly popped into my head. I'm glad you liked it.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  55. Anonymous10:30 AM

    Pepperazzi, nice original one, David.

    Have a great week (is it almost halfway through your Sunday there now?) :)

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  56. Lynette4:49 PM

    Now that's original for sure. Tell me, please, about Photo Hunt. Your photo has made me curious.

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