--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Unfortunately in television, for whatever…" description: "\"Unfortunately in television, for whatever reason, fantasy became thought of as a kids' genre.\" — George R. R. Martin" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/94f/george-r-r-martin-2-926_fantasy_unfortunately-in-television-for-whatever_1795051.jpg" --- # Unfortunately in television, for whatever reason, fantasy… ![“Unfortunately in television, for whatever reason, fantasy became thought of as a kids' genre.” quote by George R. R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/94f/george-r-r-martin-2-926_fantasy_unfortunately-in-television-for-whatever_1795051.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/94f/george-r-r-martin-2-926_fantasy_unfortunately-in-television-for-whatever_1795051.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/94f/george-r-r-martin-2-926_fantasy_unfortunately-in-television-for-whatever_1795051.jpg) > “Unfortunately in television, for whatever reason, fantasy became thought of as a kids' genre.” [George R. R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-r-r-martin-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Fantasy is often dismissed as children's entertainment, limiting its perceived seriousness. **In simple terms:** Fantasy is seen as childish. Key Takeaway Challenge genre stereotypes. Themes literature genre perception media criticism Mood inquisitive analytical Type critical exploratory When to use this quote - book publishing - film adaptations - educational curricula - genre festivals Key Concepts cultural bias audience expectations Questions to Reflect On - Why do we label genres as adult or child? - Can fantasy convey complex ideas? 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