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Total Wrecklamation's Jodi Murphy is known for her high-energy pursuit of the greatest finds any about-to-be-demolished building has to offer. In the midst of an auction she has also been known to use her own vocabulary, one that borders on a unique treasure-hunter's language. Get ready for Total Wrecklamation with these original Jodi'isms.
Auction Jargon
- Chunky monkey: adj. Something of substance that's also difficult to describe
- Cha-cha (also chi-cha): n. A friendly greeting, as in "What's up Cha-cha?"
- Opossum: n. A bidder who feigns disinterest until the last moment to bid
- Singing Cum-by-Ya: v. Meet me halfway
- All In, All Done: v. Putting all on notice that the auction is soon to be over
- This will hunt: adj. This item will sell big at auction
- Squeaky Pockets: adj. Greetings for her more frugal buyers
General Sayings
- "Come to my party, Come children, I have candy for you!"
- "let's have an auction...AUCTION TIME!"
- "I accept cash, euros, and first borns"
- "Bring Cash Tools measurements and friends who owe you favors!"
Negotiation Techniques
- "How are you actually giving me that bid with a straight look on your face?"
- "Where else are you going to find this cheaper?"
- "You need it."
- "This one is for you, doll. Trust me, I'm a mother, I know these things."
- "This is a Screaming deal or a screamer!" When talking about a huge deal saving the buyer lots of money
After an Auction
- "I take back everything bad I ever said about you."
- "I love you—I love your generous bid."
- Get busy! You've got work to do!"
- Hey man, it's not easy...but it's cheap!"
- "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus"
