Bad taste Quote by John Irving
“We permit bad taste in this country. In fact, we even encourage it - and reward it in all manner of ways.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1995
Society tolerates and even celebrates lowbrow tastes, rewarding them despite their lack of refinement.
In simple terms: Bad taste is accepted and rewarded by culture.
Question your own preferences and societal influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- consumer behavior
- media consumption
- art criticism
- personal taste
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we elevate certain tastes?
- What role does media play in shaping preferences?
The statement may overgeneralize and ignore highbrow appreciation.