E.T.' and 'Extra,' they are too salacious. They go, Oooh…
“E.T.' and 'Extra,' they are too salacious. They go, Oooh, Katie Couric just broke up with X. 'Access Hollywood' is really good entertainment news. It's not dirty, and we don't get cheap.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker criticizes sensationalist media for being overly sexual and cheap, despite its popularity.
In simple terms: Sensational media is shallow and exploitative.
Avoid shallow entertainment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- media literacy
- celebrity gossip
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do audiences gravitate to sensational stories?
- Can ethical journalism be entertaining?
Audience demand often sustains such content.