--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don’t like the term “Average Joe.” I…" description: "\"“I don’t like the term “Average Joe.” I prefer “Dolly,” because not only is the Everyman a sheep, but he’s also a clone. They all think alike and act a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ad9/jarod-kintz-2_average-joe_i-don-t-like-the-term-average-joe-i-pref_66306.jpg" --- # I don’t like the term “Average Joe.” I prefer “Dolly,”… ![“I don’t like the term “Average Joe.” I prefer “Dolly,” because not only is the Everyman a sheep, but he’s also a clone. They all think alike and act alike.” quote by Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ad9/jarod-kintz-2_average-joe_i-don-t-like-the-term-average-joe-i-pref_66306.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ad9/jarod-kintz-2_average-joe_i-don-t-like-the-term-average-joe-i-pref_66306.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ad9/jarod-kintz-2_average-joe_i-don-t-like-the-term-average-joe-i-pref_66306.jpg) > ““I don’t like the term “Average Joe.” I prefer “Dolly,” because not only is the Everyman a sheep, but he’s also a clone. They all think alike and act alike.”” [Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jarod-kintz/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Critiques the notion of a generic, unthinking populace, likening it to a herd of identical, conformist individuals. **In simple terms:** Conformity vs individuality Key Takeaway Beware of homogenized thinking Themes conformity individuality social critique identity mass culture Mood skeptical critical ironic Type aphor social commentary When to use this quote - political discourse - marketing audiences - educational settings - media analysis - corporate culture Key Concepts herd mentality cloning metaphor social homogeneity Practical Applications - designing campaigns that celebrate uniqueness - building policies that encourage diverse perspectives Questions to Reflect On - How does labeling groups as 'average' affect self-perception? - What mechanisms can foster authentic individuality? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Act Alike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/act-alike-883265/) [Average joe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/average-joe/) [Dolly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dolly/) [Dolly Everyman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dolly-everyman-883266/) [Prefer Dolly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/prefer-dolly-883264/) ## Related quotes > [People must do what they must do. 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Arod is to Jarod Ora, as yes is to yes. Yes is also the correct answer to “Will you marry me?” Other…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jarod-kintz/dora-j-arod-is-to-jarod-ora-as-yes-is-to-yes-yes-is-also-the-correct/) [Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jarod-kintz/) > [“The best part about being kidnapped is being blindfolded and getting kicked into the trunk of a car. Boy, normally I have to beg…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jarod-kintz/the-best-part-about-being-kidnapped-is-being-blindfolded-and-getting/) [Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jarod-kintz/) > [“Orafoura once told me that if I were a car, I’d be a Ferrari. One that was scratched smashed, rusted, and stolen.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jarod-kintz/orafoura-once-told-me-that-if-i-were-a-car-i-d-be-a-ferrari-one-that/) [Jarod Kintz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jarod-kintz/) > [“What makes a good leader? 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