Another example of what I have to put up with from him…
![“Another example of what I have to put up with from him. But there was a time I was mad at all my straight friends when AIDS was at its worst. I particularly hated the New Yorker, where Calvin [Trillin] has published so much of his work. The New Yorker was the worst because they barely ever wrote…” quote by Kevin Sessums](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/2d0/kevin-sessums-9486_aids_another-example-of-what-i-have-to-put-up_1035506.jpg)
“Another example of what I have to put up with from him. But there was a time I was mad at all my straight friends when AIDS was at its worst. I particularly hated the New Yorker, where Calvin [Trillin] has published so much of his work. The New Yorker was the worst because they barely ever wrote about AIDS. I used to take out on Calvin my real hatred for the New Yorker.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author expresses frustration that mainstream media ignored the AIDS crisis, leading to personal anger toward a specific publication and its writer.
In simple terms: Frustration over media neglect of AIDS and personal resentment toward a magazine.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of media silence on marginalized issues.
Themes
media criticism
health crisis
personal anger
journalism
LGBTQ+
cultural neglect
Mood
frustrated
reflective
critical
Type
personal essay
social commentary
cultural critique
When to use this quote
- When media fails to cover critical health issues
- when personal bias targets a whole outlet
Key Concepts
AIDS epidemic
media responsibility
personal activism
public health advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media coverage shape public perception of health crises?
- What responsibilities do journalists have during pandemics?
A Different Perspective
Media silence can deepen stigma and hinder awareness.