Cutting Quote by Kenneth Rexroth
“When the newspapers have got nothing else to talk about, they cut loose on the young. The young are always news. If they are up to something, that's news. If they aren't, that's news too.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Young and the News”, 1965
Media fills empty space by obsessing over youth, regardless of substance.
In simple terms: Media craves youth.
Key Takeaway
Consume media critically.
Themes
media
youth
news cycle
Mood
critical
observational
Type
journalistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- social media
- advertising
- public discourse
Key Concepts
consumerism
attention economy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does youth attract headlines?
- How can media prioritize depth?
A Different Perspective
Not all youth stories are meaningful.
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