Ancient Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“See how exciting Anthropology is? He’s a leading expert in ancient Greece. Now you should all change your majors so that you can ogle men like him all day long. Or better yet, uncover naked male statues. (Tory) Was that necessary? (Acheron) Hey, I live to recruit students for the department. If I can make you good for something, then by golly I’m going to do it. (Tory)”
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown comedy sketch, 2020
The speaker humorously promotes anthropology by exaggerating its appeal and personal fantasies, suggesting a shift in majors for superficial reasons.
In simple terms: Anthropology is presented as a fun, sexualized field.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind academic persuasion.
Themes
humor
sexualization
academic persuasion
Mood
playful
critical
satirical
Type
commentary
humorous
cautionary
When to use this quote
- college enrollment decisions
- department marketing
- student recruitment
- personal attraction
Key Concepts
media influence
career recruitment
Questions to Reflect On
- Does humor help or hinder genuine interest in a discipline?
- How can academic fields be promoted responsibly?
A Different Perspective
The joke may reinforce stereotypes and trivialize scholarly work.
