Ball game Quote by Aaron Cometbus
““Some things are like that—they strike you as repugnant for instinctive reasons, probably having to do with your culture and the way you were raised. The French word “gauche” comes to mind, but I preferred the Hebrew word “treyf.” Literally, it means not kosher, but I also use it to describe things like cars, bars, strip clubs, guns, dogs, rock-n-roll, and football games. Things that are treyf, you avoid, not because you hate them per se, but because in avoiding them you keep yourself from becoming like the people you hate.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2003, Aaron Cometbus
Cultural taboos shape our aversions; avoiding them protects our identity.
In simple terms: We avoid things that remind us of disliked groups.
Key Takeaway
Examine why you reject certain things.
Themes
culture
identity
aversion
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- food choices
- entertainment preferences
- social circles
Key Concepts
social conditioning
psychology
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases influence your dislikes?
- Can you separate personal taste from cultural conditioning?
A Different Perspective
Avoidance may limit experiences.
