A few years ago in the US, any scandel was called a "gate" after the Watergate break-in-- so we had a "Contra Gate" and others. Now the trend is to us Mc as in Mc Donalds to define something.

A few weeks ago, the NY TImes used McMansion to define the newest style of homes going up and being remodeled in metro areas. Large, oversized for the lot, with two story foyers complete with crystal chandeliers, they have a sameness about them that suggests mass production-- even though most are sold as "custom" houses.

They do seem to be made to a formula-- and they sell fast. but people with Mcjobs can't afford Mc Mansions!


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