Comic Quote by Jules Feiffer
“In the Depression, besides everybody being poor, our entertainment was much more primitive and innocent. The comic strip, which I so venerated, was still a very new form. Movies had just become talkies. Radio had just gone coast to coast for the first time. Network radio had just begun when I was a kid. So all of these forms were more or less in their infancy, and feeling their oats. Comics were fresh and funny and nervy, and in a sense, defiant of the prevailing culture.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cultural History Podcast, 2015
Early 20th‑century media were simple, fresh, and rebellious, reflecting a nascent entertainment landscape.
In simple terms: Old media were simple and daring.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate media evolution.
Themes
media history
culture
entertainment
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
historical
observational
When to use this quote
- film studies
- comic art
- radio broadcasting
Key Concepts
nostalgia
innovation
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What made early media feel authentic?
- How does simplicity affect impact?
A Different Perspective
Modern media can be overly complex.
