Entitled Quote by Leo Lowenthal
“We call the heroes of the past heroes of production.We feel entitled to call the present day magazine heroes 'idols ofconsumption'.Indeed, almosteveryoneofthem is directly, or indirectly, related to the sphere of leisure time.”
About This Quote
Society glorifies past heroes as productive figures, while present icons are seen as consumer idols linked to leisure.
In simple terms: Past heroes become production symbols; present become consumer idols.
Key Takeaway
Critique hero worship.
Themes
culture
heroism
consumption
leisure
media
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
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Feels:0
Hero:1
Idols:1
Leisure:1
Leisure time:1
Magazines:0
Past:1
Present day:1
Productions:0
Related:0
Spheres:0
Time:0
Heroes Past:1
Heroes Idols:1
Idols Ofconsumption:1
Magazine Heroes:0
Past Heroes:1
When to use this quote
- advertising
- pop culture analysis
- branding
Key Concepts
sociology
media studies
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define a hero today?
- What role does leisure play in hero narratives?
A Different Perspective
Over‑generalization may ignore nuance.
