--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think there's any heroism…" description: "\"“I don't think there's any heroism anymore. The heroism has to be created out of the medium itself. Going back to the idea of television, all the curre..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/497/robert-ashley-53534_sports-hero_i-don-t-think-there-s-any-heroism-anymor_1077004.jpg" --- # I don't think there's any heroism anymore. The heroism has… ![“I don't think there's any heroism anymore. The heroism has to be created out of the medium itself. Going back to the idea of television, all the current heros are sports heros because the medium creates the heros. There's nothing essentially heroic about being a good pitcher.” quote by Robert Ashley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/497/robert-ashley-53534_sports-hero_i-don-t-think-there-s-any-heroism-anymor_1077004.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/497/robert-ashley-53534_sports-hero_i-don-t-think-there-s-any-heroism-anymor_1077004.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/497/robert-ashley-53534_sports-hero_i-don-t-think-there-s-any-heroism-anymor_1077004.jpg) > ““I don't think there's any heroism anymore. The heroism has to be created out of the medium itself. Going back to the idea of television, all the current heros are sports heros because the medium creates the heros. There's nothing essentially heroic about being a good pitcher.”” [Robert Ashley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-ashley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Heroism is defined by the medium that showcases it, not by the act itself; sports become heroes because TV highlights them. **In simple terms:** Heroes arise from media focus, not inherent deeds. Key Takeaway Recognize how media shapes our perception of heroism. Themes media influence heroism culture sports perception Mood critical reflective Type analytical observational When to use this quote - sports broadcasting - celebrity culture - political narratives - marketing campaigns Key Concepts construction of heroism media theory Questions to Reflect On - How does media choice affect who we admire? - What other fields could become heroic through media? 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