So by all means let's have a television show quick and…
“So by all means let's have a television show quick and long, even if the commercial has to be delivered by a man in a white coat with a stethoscope hanging around his neck, selling ergot pills. After all the public is entitled to what it wants, isn't it? The Romans knew that and even they lasted four hundred years after they started to putrefy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Public demand drives media content, even when it promotes harmful or low-quality material.
In simple terms: Audience wants what it wants, regardless of value.
Key Takeaway
Question the quality of what you consume.
Themes
media
consumerism
ethics
manipulation
Mood
cynical
thoughtful
analytical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- advertising
- television
- health products
- political propaganda
- consumer choice
Key Concepts
cultural critique
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize entertainment over truth?
- What responsibilities do creators have to audiences?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore the responsibility of creators to uphold standards.