I have learned that vivid imagery, when used sparingly, helps to drive the point through. For the record: I have never liked cut flowers as a concept, and even

I have learned that vivid imagery, when used sparingly, helps to drive the point through. For the record: I have never liked cut flowers as a concept, and even find flower vase the second most useless household item that one can own. But as to your snark, I actually DO refer to the high-pollen times as plant-orgy season. Not all the time, but often enough.