Journalism Quote by Gore Vidal
“The New York Times is the worst in that hardly anybody can write English over there. Most of it reads like slight translations from the German.”
About This Quote
A criticism that the newspaper's prose is poorly written, resembling literal translations from German, implying a lack of linguistic skill.
In simple terms: Critique of NYT writing quality
Key Takeaway
Poor prose undermines credibility
Themes
journalism
language
criticism
media bias
translation
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
opinion
media criticism
When to use this quote
- reading newspaper articles
- evaluating editorial quality
- comparing international journalism
Key Concepts
writing standards
cultural perception
media reputation
Practical Applications
- media literacy training
- editing workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards define good journalistic writing?
- How does language proficiency affect credibility?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that NYT maintains high journalistic standards despite stylistic differences.
