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End relationship Quote by Bill Maher

“New Rule: If the guy who makes up the poll questions at CNN doesn't want to do it anymore more, he should just quit. This is an actual recent poll question: "Would you like to live on the moon?" And the shocking results: No, as it turns out, we would not like to live on the moon. This is the cable…” quote by Bill Maher
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““New Rule: If the guy who makes up the poll questions at CNN doesn't want to do it anymore more, he should just quit. This is an actual recent poll question: "Would you like to live on the moon?" And the shocking results: No, as it turns out, we would not like to live on the moon. This is the cable news equivalent of being in a dead-end relationship with an idiot. "What are you thinking?" "I dunno, honey, I guess I was just wondering how many Americans would like to live on the moon.””

Bill Maher

About This Quote

Source TV Show: Real Time with Bill Maher, 2023

The speaker criticizes a poll creator for asking absurd questions and suggests they should stop if they no longer care.

In simple terms: Polls with ridiculous topics are pointless.

Key Takeaway

Stop creating meaningless polls.

Themes

media criticism absurdity responsibility

Mood

ironic critical satirical

Type

commentary humor

When to use this quote

  • talk shows
  • political commentary
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

public opinion poll ethics media fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think such polls influence public perception?
  • How should media handle frivolous questions?
A Different Perspective

The poll may reflect genuine curiosity despite its silliness.

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