Music Quote by Bobcat Goldthwait
“The bar for being shocking doesn't even exist anymore. What am I going to do to shock people? Seriously, try to get The Fisting Musical off the ground? Its really at this point, there is no bar.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy Routine, 2005
He jokes that society’s standards for shock have eroded, making it hard to surprise anyone.
In simple terms: Shock value is now commonplace.
Key Takeaway
Find new ways to be original.
Themes
culture
media
shock value
Mood
cynical
humorous
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- advertising
- viral content
- political protest
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
satire
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What still feels truly shocking today?
- How can creators stay fresh?
A Different Perspective
Even extreme acts can become mundane over time.
![“Downloading's the same as what I used to do. I used to tape the charts of the songs I liked [off the radio]. I don't mind it. I hate all these big, silly rock stars who moan. At least they're fuckin' downloading your music, you cunt, and paying attention, know what I mean? You should fuckin'…” quote by Liam Gallagher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c7/liam-gallagher-12691_liam-gallagher_downloading-s-the-same-as-what-i-used-to_369.jpg)
