Orwell Rules - disagree #1

George Orwell's first rule in regards to never using a metaphor which you are used to seeing in print is a rule that doesn't work for me. Metaphors that we are familiar with help us share a meaning quickly and allows those within our culture to understand it on a broad level. Coming up with new metaphors is a great way to emphasize something and share it in a new light, but not all readers/ listeners may be able to relate or understand your new metaphor. There are metaphors that are used here in the U.S. and there are different metaphors used in England for example. These are great cultural reminders and I think they should stay.