Bombers Quote by Adrian Mitchell
“You put your bombers in, you put your conscience out,You take the human being and you twist it all aboutSo scrub my skin with womenChain my tongue with whiskyStuff my nose with garlicCoat my eyes with butterFill my ears with silverStick my legs in plasterTell me lies about Vietnam.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Bombers" (title inferred), 1970s anti‑war poetry collection
The speaker sat the dehumanizing effects of war and consumerism, using grotesque imagery to critique how society numbs conscience and distorts humanity.
In simple terms: War and consumerism numb conscience and distort humanity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist dehumanizing narratives.
Themes
war
consumerism
dehumanization
politics
satire
Mood
angry
critical
defiant
Type
poetic
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- protest rallies
- media analysis
- educational workshops
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
anti‑war
social critique
absurdism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does absurd imagery affect your perception of war?
- What everyday practices numb your conscience?
A Different Perspective
The vivid metaphors may obscure the underlying message for some readers.
