Simon and clary Quote by Cassandra Clare
““More chibis," said Simon gloomily. All the characters on-screen had turned into inch-high baby versions of themselves and were chasing each other around waving pots and pans. "I'm changing the channel," Simon announced, seizing the remote. "I'm tired of this anime. I can't tell what the plot is and no one ever has sex." "Of course they don't," Clary said, taking another chip. "Anime is wholesome family entertainment." "If you're in the mood for less wholesome entertainment, we could try the porn channels," Simon observed. "Would you rather watch The Witches of Breastwick or As I Lay Dianne?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series, 2007–2014
The dialogue satirizes how some viewers find anime lacking depth, reducing it to superficial tropes and sexual content.
In simple terms: Anime is mocked as shallow and overly wholesome.
Key Takeaway
Recognize satire and avoid overgeneralizing media.
Themes
satire
media criticism
culture clash
humor
Mood
irry
critical
playful
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- watching anime
- discussing media preferences
- choosing TV channels
Key Concepts
anime tropes
sexualization
family entertainment
media perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you make about anime?
- How does humor shape your media critique?
A Different Perspective
The quote exaggerates for comedic effect, not a factual assessment of anime.
