Bad Quote by Mark E. Smith
“The manners thing's got worse. People think they can just text you if they've got bad news for you. It's not on. And as for people taking pictures at gigs on their phones, that's just weird.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005, The Fall, NME Magazine
People treat texting like a casual shortcut for serious communication, and phone photography at concerts feels intrusive and odd.
In simple terms: Texting is seen as too informal for bad news; phone pictures at shows seem inappropriate.
Key Takeaway
Respect boundaries in digital and live settings.
Themes
communication
etiquette
technology
privacy
Mood
iritated
conflicted
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- receiving bad news
- concert attendance
- social media usage
Key Concepts
social norms
digital etiquette
public behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How does informal texting affect the seriousness of bad news?
- Should concerts ban phone photography?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that texting is a modern convenience and phone photos capture memories.
