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“The TV's the altar. I'm what people are sacrificing to.' 'What do they sacrifice?' asked Shadow. 'Their time, mostly,' said Lucy. 'Sometimes each other.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“The TV's the altar. I'm what people are sacrificing to.' 'What do they sacrifice?' asked Shadow. 'Their time, mostly,' said Lucy. 'Sometimes each other.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Comic: The Sandman, Issue #19, 1990

The TV symbolizes modern worship, and people sacrifice their time and relationships to it.

In simple terms: People give up time and connection for media.

Key Takeaway

Limit media consumption to protect relationships.

Themes

media worship relationships

Mood

reflective critical

Type

cultural observational

When to use this quote

  • family dinner
  • personal time management
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

consumerism digital addiction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media shape your values?
  • What could you reclaim from screen time?
A Different Perspective

The quote romanticizes sacrifice without acknowledging personal agency.

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