Bullying Quote by Penn Jillette
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““[On hearing that 86% of gay teens have experienced harassment] Eighty-six percent? Eighty-six per-fuckin-cent WERE harassed?! That means fourteen per-fuckin-cent WEREN'T harassed? WHAT?! At MY school a hundred percent of the children - gay, straight, transgendered, bi, sell... or trade - WERE harassed. She's saying that fourteen percent of the gay students were NOT harassed? That seems impossible. At MY school any one of us would have sucked Elton John's COCK at a mandatory school assembly for a fourteen percent chance of NOT being harassed.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Amazing Johnathan, 2005
He highlights the disparity between reported statistics and personal experience, suggesting that harassment is more pervasive than data suggests.
In simple terms: Harassment is more common than stats show.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden suffering.
Themes
harassment
statistics
reality
perception
Mood
frustrated
outraged
critical
Type
testimonial
social commentary
When to use this quote
- school environment
- LGBTQ+ youth
- policy making
- counseling
Key Concepts
social dynamics
bias
underreporting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions better capture true harassment rates?
- What steps can individuals take to support victims?
A Different Perspective
Data may underrepresent lived experiences, especially in hostile settings.
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