Felt Quote by David Olusoga
“Those of us involved in TV have a habit of using the word 'landmark' a bit too readily. I have been involved in a couple of television projects that, while we were making them, felt quite landmark-ish, but that in retrospect were just good TV.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary “The Story of TV” (2020) comment
Industry professionals overuse “landmark” to describe projects that later seem ordinary.
In simple terms: We label things as historic too readily.
Key Takeaway
Use precise language when evaluating work.
Themes
media criticism
language
evaluation
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- project reviews
- media analysis
- critical writing
- industry standards
Key Concepts
communication
historical perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hype affect perception?
- When should you call something a landmark?
A Different Perspective
Exaggerated labels can mislead audiences.
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