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“There's too much bad. The worst is mediocre. Bad is easy. There's high quality, there's pornography, and then there's bad.” quote by Henry Blodget
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“There's too much bad. The worst is mediocre. Bad is easy. There's high quality, there's pornography, and then there's bad.”

Henry Blodget

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Source Column: The State of Media Quality, 2020

He argues that mediocrity is the worst form of content, being easy to produce, while true quality is rare and often sensationalized.

In simple terms: Mediocre content is the worst because it's easy.

Key Takeaway

Seek higher quality content.

Themes

media criticism quality culture

Mood

critical analytical

Type

commentary observational

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • social media scrolling
  • advertising
  • creative industries

Key Concepts

cultural decay content creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines “high quality” for you?
  • How can audiences demand better content?
A Different Perspective

High standards can be elitist.

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