The Universal Word For Everything In Visual Media

It is so funny how in the world of Video Media, especially in the church, anything that has to do with a projector, slide show, presentations, outlines, etc has come to be called "powerpoint." Kind of like every soft drink in the south is a "Coke." Even if you want a Mountain Dew, you say "give me a Coke."

Tonight I was leading music at the Association VBS Clinic and the host was talking about how we raised money last year to purchase a new projector for the churches to have access to. The projector, of course, is what displays the material presented. It can show pictures, video, even plug in your Nintendo or X-Box into it. It has multiple uses. But, the host said this: "We raised money last year to buy a new powerpoint."

what?

Powerpoint is just a piece of software that allows the user to present outlines and slide shows through a projector. Unbelievable how that piece of software has come to mean everything video related to the church.

This is probably the most pointless post I have ever submitted to The Beast's Lair. But I enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.