Baked Quote by David Cross
“High Times magazine is a notch intellectually below Highlights for Children. I mean, they're both great to read when you're baked, but come on, ya know.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy Writing, 2009
He humorously compares a drug‑culture magazine to a children's highlight reel, implying low intellectual value.
In simple terms: High Times is less intellectual than children's highlights.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humor’s role in critiquing media quality.
Themes
humor
media critique
culture
Mood
witty
critical
Type
media
social
When to use this quote
- reading choices
- media consumption
- social commentary
- creative writing
- public discourse
Key Concepts
satire
intellectualism
drug culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about media standards?
- How does satire influence perception?
A Different Perspective
Humor may oversimplify nuanced issues.
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