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What they say/What they mean, Op. 6

Robert Niles
By Robert Niles
Published: July 31, 2008 at 4:26 PM (MST)
What they say:

"You can't find a better product."

What they mean:

"They're all pretty much the same."

Robert Niles also can be found at http://www.themeparkinsider.com

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