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"If you come to a fork in the road, take it!" -Yogi Berra
3rd Place"If you come to a fork in the road, take it!" -Yogi Berra
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Challenge: Misquotes (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Olympus E-30
Lens: Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Zuiko
Date: Aug 20, 2010
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Aug 20, 2010
Other Yogi Berra quotes. (gotta read to believe)

POST Challenge. Nice surprise. Thanks all.

I find it interesting that some people thought that mine was not a legitimate misquote. Upon further consideration, I am confident that IT IS a misquote. In fact, I believe it is doubly so:
By definition, a “fork in the road” is a common metaphor, based on a literal expression, for a deciding moment in life or history when a major choice of options is required. As for the origin of this expression, I know it goes at least as far back as the book of Ezekiel (21:19-23).

1) Clearly the statement of Yogi Berra (my title) is a misquote of this common metaphor, as he attempts to add advice that is nonsensical (i.e. take it).
2) Further, my photograph is visual pun (albeit unoriginal), misquoting what was truly meant by this metaphor.
As I see it, Yogi and I BOTH misquoted the original intent.



Statistics
Place: 3 out of 42
Avg (all users): 6.9333
Avg (commenters): 7.1429
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Views since voting: 7551
Views during voting: 394
Votes: 180
Comments: 31
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 09/07/2010 11:12:35 AM
Great photo, but definitely not a misquote.
 09/03/2010 08:24:08 PM
Great idea. Love the DOF. Congratulations!
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 09/03/2010 10:02:11 AM
When you do this well in the voting, you don't need to explain! This is a fabulous take on a misquote! Nice job
Debbi
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 09/03/2010 09:09:58 AM
Way to go!
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 09/02/2010 04:57:54 PM
A terrific interpretation of a misquote. Congrats on your ribbon.
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 09/02/2010 02:21:53 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon - well done! A very funny quote from a very funny guy.
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 09/02/2010 04:40:52 AM
I was glad to see someone did Yogi - he has ALL the best misquotes lol. Congrats on the yellow in yellow!!
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 09/02/2010 02:28:46 AM
Congrats,great stuff.
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 09/01/2010 12:46:04 PM
Great shot - and exactly in the spirit of the challenge.
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 09/01/2010 11:51:28 AM
Excellent shot, congrats on your ribbon!
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 09/01/2010 08:26:26 AM
Love it - congrats!
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 09/01/2010 12:00:13 AM
Congrats,
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 08/31/2010 11:53:31 PM
Love this. Great concept and fabulous photo (it looks so rugged). Many congrats, Stan. Excellent work.
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 08/31/2010 09:39:19 PM
congrats, a very deserved ribbon!
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 08/31/2010 09:00:07 PM
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad shot :D Congrats on the yellow.
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 08/31/2010 08:35:12 PM
Congrats on a job well done!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/31/2010 10:03:51 AM
not a misquote but a very funny quote...who doesn't love yogi 6
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 08/31/2010 07:13:23 AM
Excellent job on the dof.
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 08/30/2010 10:44:41 PM
But Yogi, do you also take a fork ON the road?
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 08/30/2010 05:18:33 AM
I was hoping someone would do this one... really nice.
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 08/29/2010 08:41:13 AM
Nicely taken and I like the style.
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 08/29/2010 05:14:34 AM
Very good - and nice PoV
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 08/27/2010 10:35:22 PM
Apparently not a misquote
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 08/27/2010 02:29:26 PM
Strong lines, good use of DOF, and I like the simplicity of the color scheme.
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 08/26/2010 12:06:56 PM
HA!...very nicely done, I almost used this miquote!!
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 08/25/2010 11:02:12 AM
Perfect shot and it works great for the challenge!
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 08/25/2010 10:29:16 AM
smart, makes me smile
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 08/25/2010 08:53:19 AM
Clever!
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 08/25/2010 06:44:58 AM
I like this but wish it was cropped closer to remove the black at the top of the frame.
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 08/24/2010 11:48:23 PM
lol a nice image that has taught me something too - as an Englishman I had no idea who Yogi Berra was until this. Thanks for providing me with 10 min of google fun.
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 08/24/2010 08:41:33 PM
"Bear left at the fork in the road" ~Kermit the Frog
"Right, frog." ~Fozzie Bear
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