Business Quote by Bobcat Goldthwait
“Being shocking and cruel is a commerce. It's an actual valued skill now. The thing that really annoys me, the perception of it is that it takes intelligence, and it doesn't.”
About This Quote
The quote criticizes how cruelty is marketed as a valuable skill despite lacking real intelligence.
In simple terms: Cruelty is treated like a profitable trade, but it isn’t smart.
Key Takeaway
Question the value placed on cruelty.
Themes
morality
media
intelligence
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- online discourse
- entertainment industry
- political rhetoric
Key Concepts
cultural critique
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we reward harshness?
- How can we promote empathy instead?
A Different Perspective
It ignores that cruelty can be a sign of insecurity.
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