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in some colloquial usage, "tripe" is used as an equivalent expression to "nonsense," "balderdash," "applesauce," "horsefeathers," "fiddlesticks," and "Bullbleep."
I think that may be what Joe was trying to express as his reaction to "Corning" stoneware.
Nice bowls, incidentally.
Yes, I am sorry that the only true new Pyroceram seems to be the uninspired "French White," but oh and well.
I am holding on to my "Spice O' Life," and treasuring my few pieces of Cornflower Blue.
The Corning-Revere outlet closest to me is about 25 minutes north of here in Aurora OH.
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