Consumerism Quote by George Carlin
“Put two things together which have never been put together before, and some schmuck will buy it.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Routine "The American Dream", 1999
Combining unrelated ideas can create novelty that some people will purchase despite its absurdity.
In simple terms: New combos can sell.
Key Takeaway
Question novelty, beware gullibility.
Themes
creativity
marketing
consumerism
Mood
skeptical
humorous
Type
observational
satirical
When to use this quote
- advertising
- product design
- entrepreneurship
- art installations
Key Concepts
innovation
psychology of persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a novelty appealing?
- When is it exploitative?
A Different Perspective
Not all novel combos are valuable or ethical.
