--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It makes me wonder sometimes. Remember a…" description: "\"It makes me wonder sometimes. Remember a couple years ago, when Mexicans went on strike? It was talked about a little bit but not that much. But some o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e18/david-sedaris-333_bits_it-makes-me-wonder-sometimes-remember-a_1386136.png" --- # It makes me wonder sometimes. Remember a couple years ago… ![“It makes me wonder sometimes. Remember a couple years ago, when Mexicans went on strike? It was talked about a little bit but not that much. But some old white people, and there aren't even that many, they put bonnets on, and then they control the news.” quote by David Sedaris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e18/david-sedaris-333_bits_it-makes-me-wonder-sometimes-remember-a_1386136.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e18/david-sedaris-333_bits_it-makes-me-wonder-sometimes-remember-a_1386136.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e18/david-sedaris-333_bits_it-makes-me-wonder-sometimes-remember-a_1386136.png) > “It makes me wonder sometimes. Remember a couple years ago, when Mexicans went on strike? It was talked about a little bit but not that much. But some old white people, and there aren't even that many, they put bonnets on, and then they control the news.” [David Sedaris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-sedaris/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Observes how a few white individuals manipulate media narratives about Mexican strikes, highlighting power dynamics and media control. **In simple terms:** Some white people control news about Mexican strikes. Key Takeaway Question media narratives critically. Themes media influence racial dynamics power communication Mood skeptical critical Type analytical political When to use this quote - activism - journalism - community organizing - media literacy Key Concepts propaganda agenda setting social perception Questions to Reflect On - How does media framing affect public perception? - Who benefits from controlling narratives? 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