I'm not saying Abbott Computing Services suffered from an…
““I'm not saying Abbott Computing Services suffered from an acute form of TV demographics, but, how did I get the job? I wasn't under 40. I wasn't anorexic slim. I didn't have a face that would launch a thousand ships, or even a rowboat. Of course, I was a temp, and the young and beautiful wouldn't have to look at me forever." Jo Durbin””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A speaker jokes about not fitting typical TV demographic standards and being hired despite not being young or conventionally attractive, highlighting bias in hiring and self‑deprecation.
In simple terms: Humor about age and looks in hiring.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uniqueness, challenge stereotypes.
Themes
self‑deprecation
career
media bias
ageism
appearance
humor
Mood
wry
reflective
critical
Type
Anorexic:0
Working women:1
Young and beautiful:0
Wasn Anorexic:0
Abbott Computing:0
Saying Abbott:0
Tv Demographics:0
When to use this quote
- job interview
- media commentary
- personal anecdote
Key Concepts
stereotype
bias
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think appearance should affect hiring?
- Can humor change hiring norms?
A Different Perspective
Humor can obscure serious bias.