They are really clever. You know, the people who have coined various catchphrases that have become part of our daily vocabulary. From Fred Flintstone yelling “Yabba dabba doo!” to Forrest Gump’s philosophical conclusion that “Life is like a box of chocolates,” resistance is futile.

It all seems like a lot of yadda, yadda, yadda, but, let’s face it, the tribe has spoken, and what you see is what you get, Kimosabe.

That’s why it’s been so interesting watching the recent development of another new vocabulary tag in our culture. I’m talking about the ubiquitous “fiscal cliff” expression that has been bantered about to infinity and beyond.