Puuulease stop saying "price per value"

[DrunkJam]

If an American says a string of words that I think mean something different based on my use of English I assume I have just missed some cultural thing again. So, this discussion is interesting.

 

[sharadoc]

I see it as an idiosyncracy of speech that regular people have. It's an aspect of the shows being done by real people to me, not professionals. Sometimes the words or phrases make me laugh.

 

[Fred M]

They should go with “By Grabthar’s Hammer ... what a savings.”

 

[TresGriffin]

I never realized how much I overlooked that phrase until this thread pointed it out and then watching the Jaleo dining review that just dropped today. Geez, now that I’m aware, it did kind of make me cringe every time it was said. Not to be petty or nitpicky, but I guess it’s the copy reviewer in me that just makes term now unbearable.

“Value for the price” is definitely the more grammatically correct term.

 

[ChrisFL]

so it isn't referring to a Value resort?

 

[disneysteve]

“Value for the price” is definitely the more grammatically correct term.

Though even that isn't necessary. "Value" already includes price. "It was a good value" means it was worth what it cost. To say, "It was a good value for the price" is redundant.

 

[Jtinsc]

I never realized how much I overlooked that phrase until this thread pointed it out and then watching the Jaleo dining review that just dropped today. Geez, now that I’m aware, it did kind of make me cringe every time it was said. Not to be petty or nitpicky, but I guess it’s the copy reviewer in me that just makes term now unbearable.

“Value for the price” is definitely the more grammatically correct term.

I watched the Jaleo review today and immediately this thread popped into my head. I never noticed it until today but now I'll never not notice it.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I don't think I've even heard people say that (but I agree it doesn't make sense.)

 

[Carol_]

If an American says a string of words that I think mean something different based on my use of English I assume I have just missed some cultural thing again. So, this discussion is interesting.

I blame The New Math.

 

[GAN]

Let's just agree to start using "Bang for the Buck"

This is the Way......

 

[limace]

I agree. “I have spoken”.

 

[bluecruiser]

 

[magickingdomprincess]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one bothered by this phrase!

 

[Braddy007]

If anyone says "price per value" to you just ask them well "How many values does it cost?"

Per anything implies units of measurement. Maybe "per value" is measured in valuecoins.

I like to think its 3 valuecoins per price, but depending on the season it can go as high as 5 valuecoins and as low as 1

 

[JaxDad]

Let's stop saying puuulease too!

 

[Heather07438]

How about 'Price vs Value'

A Mickey pretzel $7
Pulled Pork Mac n Chz $10

The pretzel is better price, not a better value*


*Value is subjective in all other cases beside this one

 

[Heather07438]

How about 'Price vs Value'

The price per value phrase may have started with people saying price verses value
Then price verse value
Then price per value

I just assume price per value means 'vs'.

 

[disneysteve]

How about 'Price vs Value'

A Mickey pretzel $7
Pulled Pork Mac n Chz $10

The pretzel is better price, not a better value*


*Value is subjective in all other cases beside this one

Value is always subjective. How big is the serving of mac and cheese? Is it any good? Was it hot and fresh? Was there a decent amount of pulled pork on it? Or did you walk away saying, "Geez, that was a waste of money. I would have been better off getting a Mickey pretzel"?

Of course, a $7 Mickey pretzel is an awful value since I can walk into a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory anywhere around here (NJ) and get a great hot fresh pretzel for 55 cents.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Of course, a $7 Mickey pretzel is an awful value since I can walk into a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory anywhere around here (NJ) and get a great hot fresh pretzel for 55 cents.

well, unless you are someone who puts more than $6.45 worth of value into something being Mickey Shaped - then it is a good value!

 

[Heather07438]

Value is always subjective. How big is the serving of mac and cheese? Is it any good? Was it hot and fresh? Was there a decent amount of pulled pork on it? Or did you walk away saying, "Geez, that was a waste of money. I would have been better off getting a Mickey pretzel"?

Of course, a $7 Mickey pretzel is an awful value since I can walk into a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory anywhere around here (NJ) and get a great hot fresh pretzel for 55 cents.

Exactly. And there will always be exceptions like those who are on a gluten-only diet, already ate lunch, don't like pork/chz/slaw, really love Mickey or require a pretzel this instant. lol
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-co...ese-with-Pulled-Pork_Flame-Tree-BBQ_17-01.jpg