Time Quote by Don DeLillo
““Grass: I’ve invested heavily in blood futures. I have a direct line to the trading floor for polyester blood. There’s a heaving mass of men crying out their bids. The blood arrives at the warehouse in the form of double-knit suits. It’s the only kind of suit I wear. When I collapse in the street, paramedics rush me to the hospital, liquefy the suit and inject it in my veins. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: White Noise, 1985
The narrator describes a dystopian world where blood is commodified and turned into clothing, reflecting extreme consumerism and loss of humanity.
In simple terms: Blood becomes a product and a suit, showing how capitalism can dehumanize.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of treating life as a commodity.
Themes
consumerism
dehumanization
technology
identity
mortality
Mood
disturbing
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
dystopian
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- medical ethics
- urban decay
- personal health crises
Key Concepts
capitalism
materialism
body commodification
Questions to Reflect On
- How does turning body into into commodity affect our view of self?
- What ethical limits should exist for commodifying human biology?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical policy discussion.
