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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | "Big industry" is a common nickname used to describe | + | {{incomplete|Created by a Big Bird. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
+ | "Big industry" is a common nickname used to describe monopolistic or near-monopolistic practices in the United States. To be "in someone's pocket" means to be taking bribes, or to be influenced by lobbyists or grant money. | ||
− | Of the 8 industries listed, {{w|Big Tobacco}} and {{w|Big Pharma}} are nicknames that are commonly used. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-27/warren-calls-for-breakup-of-big-ag-in-appeal-to-family-farmers Big Ag] is | + | Of the 8 industries listed, {{w|Big Tobacco}} and {{w|Big Pharma}} are nicknames that are commonly used. The mining industry is generally referred to in this context by sector, as {{w|Big Coal}} or {{w|Big Oil}}. The U.S. automobile industry was until recent decades referred to as "Detroit," later meaning only the {{w|Big Three automobile manufacturers}} before falling out of common usage. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-27/warren-calls-for-breakup-of-big-ag-in-appeal-to-family-farmers Big Ag] is sometimes used to describe the farming / agricultural industry, and while the rest are purely fictional, Randall could be imagining a possible future in which these industries become big players in the political arena. |
− | [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Chansey_(Pok%C3%A9mon) Chansey], mentioned in the title text, is a | + | [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Chansey_(Pok%C3%A9mon) Chansey], mentioned in the title text, is a big, egg-shaped {{w|Pokémon}} and carries around an egg in her pouch-like front pocket. Randall mentions that "in the pocket of Big Egg" would sound rather literal if Chansey was somehow involved. |
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− | :[Arrow | + | :'''Nicknames for Industries and Organizations''' |
+ | :Ranked by how silly it sounds when | ||
+ | :you say someone is "In the pocket of..." | ||
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+ | :[Arrow pointing to the right:] | ||
:Sillier | :Sillier | ||
− | :[ | + | :[Items on a line from left to right:] |
:Cigarette companies: "Big Tobacco" | :Cigarette companies: "Big Tobacco" | ||
:Drug companies: "Big Pharma" | :Drug companies: "Big Pharma" | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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