Attorney general Quote by Anonymous
““Against such a background one can easily imagine the shock that must have gripped readers of The Times of London, who turned to their paper one morning in January 1882 and found a lengthy report on a parliamentary speech by the attorney general concluding with the unexpectedly forthright statement: “The speaker then said he felt inclined for a bit of fucking.” Not surprisingly, it caused a sensation. The executives of The Times were so dumbstruck by this outrage against common decency that four full days passed before they could bring themselves to acknowledge the offense.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Times, January 1882 (historical reference)
A sensational report of a vulgar comment by a high official caused shock and delayed acknowledgment by the newspaper.
In simple terms: Shock over unexpected vulgarity.
Key Takeaway
Address scandals promptly and transparently.
Themes
media
scandal
public reaction
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- newsroom crisis
- public outrage
- historical media analysis
Key Concepts
Journalism ethics
shock value
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might institutions hide embarrassing facts?
- How does public shock shape media standards?
A Different Perspective
Delay in response can erode trust.
