College Quote by Gene Kelly
“She's one of those third year girls who gripe my liver... You know, American college kids. They come over here to take their third year and lap up a little culture... They're officious and dull. They're always making profound observations they've overheard.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Gene Kelly on American college students, 1970
The speaker criticizes third‑year college students as pretentious and shallow, suggesting they seek culture superficially.
In simple terms: Students often act pretentious while lacking depth.
Key Takeaway
Beware superficial cultural consumption.
Themes
culture
pretension
education
generational gaps
Mood
critical
observational
Type
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- college campus
- study abroad programs
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
social critique
youth culture
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the perception of cultural superficiality?
- How can deeper engagement be encouraged?
A Different Perspective
Not all students fit this stereotype; some are genuinely curious.
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
