"Damn it, Billy, you did it again. People don't buy townhouses on 'canals'."
The speaker emphasizes that canals are associated with dirt, waste, and unappealing conditions, making them undesirable places to live. They argue that most people would prefer a scenic lake over a canal, as lakes are seen as more attractive and desirable properties.The vice president agrees and confirms that they will focus on lakes, specifically narrow and straight ones suitable for simple recreation like tossing a stone. The conversation highlights a marketing perspective that aims to reframe the property’s appeal from undesirable canal properties to idyllic lakes, emphasizing the importance of perception in real estate sales.