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“I'm afraid that this is me getting on my high horse now but we have yob television, yob newspapers, and funny enough whereas it was my mum and dad, school, police, church who used to set the standards, now it's tabloids and yob television who set the standards by which people live.” quote by Gordon Strachan
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“I'm afraid that this is me getting on my high horse now but we have yob television, yob newspapers, and funny enough whereas it was my mum and dad, school, police, church who used to set the standards, now it's tabloids and yob television who set the standards by which people live.”

Gordon Strachan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Media standards have shifted from traditional institutions to sensational tabloids and low‑brow TV, influencing public behavior.

In simple terms: Media now sets societal standards.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate media influences.

Themes

media society culture

Mood

critical analytical

Type

commentary observational

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • social media use
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

media influence social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify the credibility of information?
  • What role should traditional institutions play today?
A Different Perspective

Alternative sources may counterbalance sensational media.

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