Being Quote by Lionel Shriver
“In economics, 'competitiveness' does not describe Barack Obama's insistence on not only being president of the U.S. but also beating his staff at bowling.”
About This Quote
Source Satire: Column in The New Yorker, 2015
The term “competitiveness” is misused when describing Obama’s desire to dominate both politics and bowling.
In simple terms: Satirical critique of political language.
Question vague buzzwords.
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Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- political commentary
- sports culture
- leadership critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire shape political perception?
- When does competitiveness become a caricature?
Humor may obscure serious political discussion.