Appearing Quote by Gore Vidal
“There are two things you never turn down: sex and appearing on television.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Sex and Television”, The New Yorker, 1972
Two irresistible temptations are sexual activity and TV appearances, both hard to refuse.
In simple terms: Sex and TV are hard to decline.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage irresistible temptations.
Themes
temptation
media
desire
Mood
cynical
humorous
Type
social
observational
When to use this quote
- celebrity culture
- personal relationships
- media consumption
Key Concepts
sociology
pop culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives our inability to refuse these?
- How do they affect decision making?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis may ignore other values.
