Cheesy Quote by Tom Hanks
![“It was incredibly cheesy set with torches [TV's Survivor] - it looked like the lobby of the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. And here as some guy pulling names out of a coconut, and I said, 'This is the thing that has made American mass media stop in their tracks?” quote by Tom Hanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/974/tom-hanks-1717_cheesy_it-was-incredibly-cheesy-set-with-torche_3199097.jpg)
“It was incredibly cheesy set with torches [TV's Survivor] - it looked like the lobby of the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. And here as some guy pulling names out of a coconut, and I said, 'This is the thing that has made American mass media stop in their tracks?”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Survivor (Season 1) interview, 2000
A humorous comparison of a TV set to a themed amusement park, highlighting its over-the-top design.
In simple terms: The set looks like a Disneyland attraction.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when production choices become gimmicky.
Themes
media
design
humor
Mood
playful
critical
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- TV production
- set design
- audience perception
Key Concepts
theming
excess
production value
Questions to Reflect On
- Do flashy sets enhance or hinder storytelling?
- When does themed design become absurd?
A Different Perspective
Overly elaborate sets can distract from content.
