Who is Rosetta Stone?

[Jonathan Lighter]

I notice that in the latest commercial, Michael Phelps (always) and the announcer (predominantly) both favor the "Coretta King" stress pattern.
 
Since a tiny Rosetta stone is the company's emblem, I can only presume that they've abandoned their project of underestimating the knowledge of the American people. 
 
Look for: future ads with a lady in Sarah Palin glasses ("flying off the shelves," according to Fox) saying, "Want to learn a language fast? Hi! I'm  Rosetta Stone...."
 
JL




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