Drug culture Quote by Motorhead
“I got busted for drugs in Canada in 1975, but it was more that I was messing with the wrong drugs. Everybody was doing acid; I was just doing speed with it, too. Even in the drug culture, there was this snobbery: Oh, you're taking that awful speed? Well, fuck off, then. I can't be bothered with people's class awareness.”
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on personal drug misuse and the elitist attitudes within the 1970s drug scene, highlighting how subculture hierarchies can alienate individuals.
In simple terms: Subcultural snobbery and personal missteps.
Key Takeaway
Even drug communities have class-based judgments.
Themes
drug culture
elitism
personal responsibility
1970s counterculture
social hierarchy
identity
Mood
defiant
reflective
cynical
Type
personal anecdote
social critique
When to use this quote
- narrating personal drug experience
- discussing drug community dynamics
- critiquing subcultural elitism
- reflecting on 1970s counterculture
Key Concepts
subculture
class awareness
drug use
social exclusion
Practical Applications
- educational material on drug culture
- social commentary piece
Questions to Reflect On
- How does subcultural snobbery affect individual behavior?
- What does this reveal about class consciousness within countercultural movements?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that drug use is a personal choice and that subcultural judgments are irrelevant to broader societal issues.
![“In 1967, I was 21, and the only guy I knew in London was Neville Chester, a roadie who worked with the Who. I rang him up and said, "Can I crash on your floor?" He was sharing a flat with [Hendrix bassist] Noel Redding. So when Hendrix needed an extra guy, I was right there. To see Hendrix play…” quote by Motorhead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e80/motorhead-17753_god-bless_in-1967-i-was-21-and-the-only-guy-i-knew_259205.jpg)
