Alas Quote by Tom Lehrer
“Alas, irreverence has been subsumed by mere grossness, at least in the so-called mass media. What we have now, to quote myself at my most pretentious, is a nimiety of scurrility with a concomitant exiguity of taste.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Media and Its Discontents”, 1965
Mass media has become crude and shallow, lacking taste and depth.
In simple terms: Media is now vulgar and tasteless.
Key Takeaway
Demand higher quality content.
Themes
media criticism
culture
taste
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
essay
social commentary
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- social media
- public discourse
Key Concepts
sociology
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you seek substance in media?
- What responsibilities do creators have?
A Different Perspective
Not all media is lowbrow; niche excellence exists.
