Better Quote by Megan Mullally
“Isn't that sort of what happened with gay marriage? Right before gay marriage was legalized, everybody was just losing their minds and, like, the worst possible things were happening, and it was just all like it couldn't get any worse, and then it suddenly got a lot better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk Show, 2015
Public panic often precedes major social changes, but outcomes can improve dramatically.
In simple terms: Fear spikes before change, then eases.
Expect improvement after upheaval.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation debates
- social movements
- public opinion
- media coverage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers fear before change?
- How can societies mitigate panic?
Not all crises resolve positively; backlash may persist.