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'discount deals' - NYU - Something that intrigues you



faux_soup 3 / 7  
Dec 20, 2011   #1
Hi everyone! Working on NYU supplements, any input on my essay or topic of choice would be greatly appreciated
Prompt: What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, work of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you.

I am a disciple of the doctrine of discount hunting, and slick deals is my bible. I preach the gospel of promotional codes, mail in rebates, American express cashback and Amazon super saver shipping. To me, the cardinal sins are the acronyms OOS and YMMV. What do Littlest Pet Shop Hamster Playground, 12 pack hearty Progresso soup, and the third season of Fringe on blu-ray have in common? As of right now, they are all front page slickdeals, uncovered by one but available to all at bargain prices.

While certainly a haven for penny pinchers everywhere, the website is far more than a means to fatten the bankroll. Slick deals is a lifestyle choice, a social phenomenon and a testament to the connective power of the internet. It is a vibrant community, driven by passion, sharing and benevolence. It is so much, but revolves around what we never seem to have enough of.

For me, slickdeals is an outpouring of my frugality and prudence, which are inherent in my character and aspirations. It is no coincidence that some of the most successful and affluent men in the world are also some of the most frugal. Franklin, Rockefeller, Buffet: example setters. I wish to follow in their wake, and Slick deals represents my first steps.

makman09 9 / 86  
Dec 20, 2011   #2
From an unbiased perspective, this is good. From a biased perspective with no knowledge of English, this is amazing!

You definitely stand out with this topic for the prompt, but the huge vocabulary at the end is kind of unnecessary. It seems like you're saying that just to impress while not voicing out your true self. Frugality can be economical.With economical, it fits with the theme of the essay. I don't know about prudence, but overall, this essay is good.

Could please critique mine? The Yale one.
sean111 4 / 6  
Dec 20, 2011   #3
very well written, and on very interesting topic as well. the only thing i would say is to explain your acronyms (perhaps in parentheses). never assume that the reader knows the meaning of acronyms.
OP faux_soup 3 / 7  
Dec 20, 2011   #4
Thanks for all the help! I will take another look at the vocab and add the acronyms.
raza68 5 / 23  
Dec 20, 2011   #5
This was very interesting and overall well written. I would definitely add on what OOS and YMMV mean :). Good luck!!!!
jfrancishutch 2 / 7  
Dec 20, 2011   #6
Yeah definitely add the acronyms! I don't know them either..
OP faux_soup 3 / 7  
Dec 20, 2011   #7
Out of Stock and Your Mileage May Vary ;)
Thanks everyone!!
karissa_a16 4 / 94  
Dec 29, 2011   #8
It's interesting, but I don't really get why it's so significant to you, you barely mention it. Please read my NYU one if you can! Thanks!


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