Age Quote by Camille Paglia
“my dream is someday to have a bank of TVs, where all the different channels could be on and I could be monitoring them. I would love that. The more the better. I love the tabloid stuff. The trashier the program is, the more I feel it's TV. ... Because that's TV's mode. That's the Age of Hollywood. The idea of PBS - heavy-duty Masterpiece Theater, Bill Moyers - I hate all that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, "The Age of Hollywood", 2007
The speaker idealizes a chaotic, content‑rich media environment, equating quantity and sensationalism with authentic television, while rejecting high‑brow programming.
In simple terms: More trash equals true TV, and they dislike refined shows.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse, fast‑paced media; avoid elitist content.
Themes
media consumption
culture criticism
pop vs high art
television
sensationalism
Mood
critical
irritated
reflective
Type
observation
commentary
culture critique
When to use this quote
- watching multiple channels
- curating news feeds
- analyzing TV trends
- discussing media ethics
Key Concepts
hyperreality
media overload
cultural fragmentation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think quantity truly equals quality?
- How does sensationalism shape public perception?
A Different Perspective
The view overlooks the value of thoughtful, educational programming for informed citizenship.
