Better things Quote by Jhonen Vasquez
“I don't really get hate mail, which surprises me, but people have better things to do than to write hate mail to somebody who writes a book about hating everything, I guess.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creator Jhonen Vasquez, 2015
The author finds it odd that hate mail is rare, noting that people prefer other activities over sending negativity to a provocateur.
In simple terms: Hate mail is uncommon; people choose other tasks.
Key Takeaway
Focus on constructive feedback rather than negativity.
Themes
creativity
public perception
communication
Mood
cynical
observational
Type
social
cultural
When to use this quote
- online publishing
- social media
- public criticism
- author interactions
Key Concepts
hate culture
artist‑audience dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some creators receive more hate than others?
- What motivates people to send hate mail?
A Different Perspective
Not all creators attract hate; context matters.
![“I have some idea that if I pick on [boy band] One Direction, I'll get a ton of hate mail, because I know that when you're 15, you love a band like you will kill people. But I don't quite realize that that's true about people - adults - who read The Hunger Games.” quote by Joel Stein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffd/joel-stein-12345_adults_i-have-some-idea-that-if-i-pick-on-boy-b_316616.jpg)
