Breaking Quote by Taryn Manning
“When we saw our plane on TV as breaking news, it was the most surreal experience. A lot of the women were crying. There was a gentleman who was writing in his journal and crying. Seeing that isn't easy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2021
Witnessing tragedy on TV evokes intense, mixed emotions, highlighting human fragility.
In simple terms: TV tragedy triggers deep emotions.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge emotional impact.
Themes
media
tragedy
human emotion
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- counseling
- family support
Key Concepts
psychology
media studies
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you process distressing news?
- What coping mechanisms help you?
A Different Perspective
Media can desensitize viewers over time.
![“I was in New York 9/11. Mark's [Wahlberg] from Boston, flew there immediately after. I was in Nice Bastille Day when the truck drove through and killed all these people. It's the new reality, unfortunately. The idea of trying to explore how we process this kind of event, how we survive…” quote by Peter Berg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/185/peter-berg-14447_bastille_i-was-in-new-york-9-11-mark-s-wahlberg-f_2093673.jpg)
