2006-08-22 11:58:56 · 6 answers · asked by DEAN S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I think it's because most writers have a list of familiar words they call upon often without even being aware of it. You're very sharp to pick up on that. For instance, we all habitually use or overuse words in our everyday conversation without being aware of it until it is called to our attention.
2006-08-22 12:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by worldwise1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they grew up in the 50's and 60's when formica was a new thing.
2006-08-22 12:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 10:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is simply because it describes the average American house. You know like "granite" would seem more upscale.
"Formica" says middle America!
2006-08-26 08:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by sunkissed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it sounds cool. Seriously. Say it out loud.
"formica, formica, formica, formica, formica...."
2006-08-23 18:36:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure maybe you should e-mail them and ask. However, I have noticed that Stephen King uses one word over and over ... I think it's hunker but it might be squatted.
2006-08-23 20:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋