Endless Quote by Douglas Coupland
“Their talk was endless, compulsive, and indulgent, sometimes sounding like the remains of the English language after having been hashed over by nuclear war survivors for a few hundred years.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Generation X by Douglas Coupland, 1991
A critique of modern discourse that feels overrun, fragmented, and decayed, likened to a language surviving nuclear devastation.
In simple terms: Language feels broken and overloaded.
Seek clarity and brevity in communication.
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Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- media analysis
- online discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media overload affect understanding?
- What can restore meaning in dialogue?
The metaphor may exaggerate normal conversational complexity.