--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People think because 'Vice' is irreverent…" description: "\"People think because 'Vice' is irreverent and because we're crazy, we're stunt journalists. You know what? I don't actually care.\" — Shane Smith" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52e/shane-smith-9533_care_people-think-because-vice-is-irreverent_3222859.jpg" --- # People think because 'Vice' is irreverent and because… ![“People think because 'Vice' is irreverent and because we're crazy, we're stunt journalists. You know what? I don't actually care.” quote by Shane Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52e/shane-smith-9533_care_people-think-because-vice-is-irreverent_3222859.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52e/shane-smith-9533_care_people-think-because-vice-is-irreverent_3222859.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/52e/shane-smith-9533_care_people-think-because-vice-is-irreverent_3222859.jpg) > “People think because 'Vice' is irreverent and because we're crazy, we're stunt journalists. You know what? I don't actually care.” [Shane Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shane-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He dismisses criticism that his journalism is merely stunt work, asserting indifference to such labels. **In simple terms:** Doesn't care about being called stunt journalists. Key Takeaway Prioritize authenticity over external judgments. Themes media identity authenticity Mood defiant reflective Type media personal When to use this quote - newsroom culture - media criticism - personal branding Key Concepts journalism stunt culture public perception Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance shock value with credibility? - What defines genuine journalism for you? A Different Perspective Risk of alienating audience seeking serious reporting. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Care](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/care/) [Irreverent](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/irreverent/) [Journalism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/journalism/) [Journalist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/journalist/) [People](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/people/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) [Vice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/vice/) [Vices](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/vices/) ## Related quotes > [I think in Vice and American Me I played very silent, rigid characters and people remember them](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-james-olmos/i-think-in-vice-and-american-me-i-played-very-silent-rigid-characters/) [Edward James Olmos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edward-james-olmos/) > [I measure success in terms of the connection with the audience, which we've been able to do in spades. 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