Epidemics Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Fashions, after all, are only induced epidemics.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw, 1903
Fashion trends spread like diseases, suggesting they are contagious and perhaps irrational
In simple terms: Fashion spreads like a disease
Key Takeaway
Question the rationality of following trends
Themes
culture
conformity
consumerism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Marketing campaigns
- personal style choices
- social media trends
Key Concepts
Social contagion
identity
mass media
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to follow a fashion trend?
- Can fashion be a positive social signal?
A Different Perspective
Fashion can also be a form of self‑expression; not purely epidemic
