Supreme Court says pornography is anything without…
“Supreme Court says pornography is anything without artistic merit that causes sexual thoughts, that's their definition, essentially. No artistic merit, causes sexual thoughts. Hmm... Sounds like... every commercial on television, doesn't it? You know, when I see those two twins on that Doublemint commercial? I'm not thinking of gum. I am thinking of chewing, so maybe that's the connection they're trying to make.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He critiques the Supreme Court’s narrow definition of pornography, pointing out its absurdity when applied to everyday media.
In simple terms: The Court’s definition is overly broad and absurd.
Key Takeaway
Question media definitions of obscenity.
Themes
censorship
media criticism
law
culture
Mood
ironic
critical
provocative
Type
satirical
commentary.
When to use this quote
- television ads
- advertising standards
- public policy debates
- media literacy
- legal reform
Key Concepts
legal definition
artistic merit
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society balance free expression with protection?
- What criteria truly define artistic merit?
A Different Perspective
The definition may ignore context and artistic intent.