Class Quote by Garrison Keillor
“A person does feel sheepish picking on journalists, a class already so richly despised that if a planeload of them crashed in flames, most people would smile from pure reflex.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of the Interview, 2015
People often disdain journalists, yet that contempt can be so strong that even their misfortune would be met with schadenfreude.
In simple terms: Journalists are unfairly despised.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias against media.
Themes
media
bias
public perception
Mood
cynical
critical
Type
satire
commentary
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- media criticism
- public discourse
- ethical reporting
Key Concepts
journalism
social commentary
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we enjoy seeing journalists suffer?
- How can we foster fairer views of the press?
A Different Perspective
Not all criticism is justified; context matters.
