Salt lake city Quote by Edward Abbey
““Keep the tourists out," some tourist from Salt Lake City has written. As fellow tourists we heartily agree.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Monkey Wrench Gang” (1975)
A humorous call for locals to protect their spaces from intrusive tourists, emphasizing community pride and resistance.
In simple terms: Locals resist tourist intrusion with humor.
Key Takeaway
Support community control over local spaces.
Themes
environment
tourism
community
resistance
humor
Mood
defiant
playful
Type
satire
social commentary
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- national parks
- small towns
- online communities
Key Concepts
environmentalism
localism
social satire
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries should locals set for tourists?
- How can humor aid or hinder preservation?
A Different Perspective
Humor may alienate constructive dialogue.
![“My dad was a big fan of comedy. He wanted to be a stand-up. He loved Lenny [Bruce]. He also loved Lord Buckley and jazz and stuff. He was a hipster. My parents were kind of beatnik-y, you know, for Salt Lake City. But my humor, I think, came from wanting to disarm people before they hit me.” quote by Judd Apatow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6a/judd-apatow-1471_beatnik_my-dad-was-a-big-fan-of-comedy-he-wanted_87831.jpg)
