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“In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't danced in television.” quote by Erma Bombeck
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“In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't danced in television.”

Erma Bombeck

About This Quote

Source Book: "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries..." by Erma Bombeck, 1974

She satirically notes that children only eat foods that have appeared on TV, highlighting media influence on kids' diets.

In simple terms: Kids want food they see on TV.

Key Takeaway

Limit screen influence on eating.

Themes

parenting media nutrition culture

Mood

concerned humorous

Type

social cultural

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • media literacy
  • school nutrition programs

Key Concepts

advertising impact food preferences

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents counter TV food influence?
  • What policies reduce food advertising to children?
A Different Perspective

Media can shape unhealthy habits.

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