Art Quote by Orson Welles
“Why spend 18 hours watching someone else's war, when you know how it comes out? We win, and then have to buy all their cars.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Talk, 1950s
People waste time watching others' conflicts, then profit from the aftermath, highlighting a cycle of voyeurism and consumerism.
In simple terms: Watching wars for entertainment leads to profit from its results.
Key Takeaway
Question media consumption habits.
Themes
media criticism
war
consumerism
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- news viewing
- political activism
- ethical purchasing
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Spectacle culture
ethical consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we watch distant conflicts?
- What alternatives to passive consumption exist?
A Different Perspective
Critics argue some coverage raises awareness.
![“There is a concerted effort to keep you and me, you know, the people, away from what it [war] really looks like, 'cause when you're selling war, when it's such a big industry. What they don't tell you is the rest of it and the down side of it. And so obviously there is a lot of money and a lot of…” quote by Henry Rollins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ef/henry-rollins-170_bigs_there-is-a-concerted-effort-to-keep-you_2808349.jpg)
