This is an extremely foolish and stupid and idiotic kind…
“This is an extremely foolish and stupid and idiotic kind of attitude - to expect theatres to make money. Do the public schools make money? Do libraries make money? Does the zoo make money? D o the sewers make money? It's a community service.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It critiques the expectation that cultural venues should be profitable, noting many public services operate without profit.
In simple terms: Public good isn’t about profit.
Key Takeaway
Support community services regardless of revenue.
Themes
public service
culture
economics
Mood
argumentative
analytical
Type
Attitude:1
Community:1
Community service:1
Doe:0
Foolish:0
Idiotic:0
Kind:0
Library:0
Making money:0
Money:0
Public school:0
Public schools:0
School:0
Sewers:0
Stupid:0
Theatre:0
Theatres:0
Zoos:0
Make Money:0
Extremely Foolish:0
Theatres Make:0
Foolish Stupid:0
When to use this quote
- Profit motive can undermine mission.
Key Concepts
libraries
theatres
schools
zoos
sewers
Questions to Reflect On
- critical
- concerned
A Different Perspective
Why do we value profit over service?;How can cultural institutions stay sustainable?