"That's not a podium. That's a lectern," the patron interrupted.
What followed was an anecdote about this patron's old grade-school teacher, who had once made a big deal about the differences between a podium and a lectern, full of snail-slow enunciations and a discourse about Greek and Latin roots. This patron had been waiting his entire life to pass on this lesson, and he was sheepishly thrilled at the chance.
This quickly became a little joke amongst staff members. Marian Librarian asks Betsy Book, "What is that piece of furniture called?" And Betsy answers, "Podium. PO-DI-UM". Marian replies, "No, it's a lectern!"
Etc.
Anyway, for the edification of our readers:
This is a podium:
And this is a lectern:
Do you feel smarter? I do!
2 comments:
Sorry, but this is a common misconception. You're correct about a lectern, but a podium is the platform (constituting a raised floor) on which the lectern rests. As do your feet (pods).
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