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“Don't these schools do enough damage making all these kids think alike, now they have to make them look alike too? It's not a new idea, either. I first saw it in old newsreels from the 1930s, but it was hard to understand because the narration was in German.” quote by George Carlin
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““Don't these schools do enough damage making all these kids think alike, now they have to make them look alike too? It's not a new idea, either. I first saw it in old newsreels from the 1930s, but it was hard to understand because the narration was in German.””

George Carlin

About This Quote

The quote critiques educational conformity, noting that schools enforce uniformity, mirroring past propaganda that also demanded visual similarity.

In simple terms: Schools push kids to look alike, echoing old propaganda.

Key Takeaway

Question standardization in education.

Themes

education conformity media influence

Mood

critical provocative

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • classroom design
  • media literacy
  • policy debate
  • cultural analysis

Key Concepts

sociology history

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does conformity affect learning?
  • What alternatives exist to uniformity?
A Different Perspective

May overlook benefits of shared standards.

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