In reply to Gordon Stainforth:
As a matter of fact I think you are quite correct, 'a new coat of paint' is a poor metaphor for new snow.
However, this is an internet forum, not an editorial conference; so perhaps your post could have been a little more light hearted and jokey?
AS in 'Jon, that's a really cr*p metaphor, so wrong on so many levels!! Please don't give up your day job, best leave writing to us professionals ...' with a little
at the end.
You really don't want to paint yourself into a corner(!) do you? Beginning to sound like you're the only one who's marching in step...