--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When Rick Perry was told about Kim Jong…" description: "\"When Rick Perry was told about Kim Jong Il, he said, 'I never heard of him, but then again, I don't listen to that rap.'\" — Jay Leno" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47c/jay-leno-210_heard_when-rick-perry-was-told-about-kim-jong_281658.png" --- # When Rick Perry was told about Kim Jong Il, he said, 'I… ![“When Rick Perry was told about Kim Jong Il, he said, 'I never heard of him, but then again, I don't listen to that rap.'” quote by Jay Leno](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47c/jay-leno-210_heard_when-rick-perry-was-told-about-kim-jong_281658.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47c/jay-leno-210_heard_when-rick-perry-was-told-about-kim-jong_281658.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47c/jay-leno-210_heard_when-rick-perry-was-told-about-kim-jong_281658.png) > “When Rick Perry was told about Kim Jong Il, he said, 'I never heard of him, but then again, I don't listen to that rap.'” [Jay Leno](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jay-leno/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A speaker dismisses a topic as irrelevant, revealing personal bias and selective listening. **In simple terms:** Ignoring topics shows personal bias. Key Takeaway Stay open to all viewpoints. Themes bias communication ignorance Mood humorous critical Type interview commentary When to use this quote - news consumption - political discussions - education Key Concepts media literacy critical thinking politics Questions to Reflect On - Why do we ignore uncomfortable information? - How can we broaden our listening? 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