Old guy Quote by Tom Wolfe
““The Pranksters were now out among them, and it was exhilarating--look at the mothers staring!--and there was going to be holy terror in the land. But there would also be people who would look up out of their work-a-daddy lives in some town, some old guy, somebody's stenographer, and see this bus and register...delight, or just pure open-invitation wonder. Either way, the Intrepid Travelers figured, there was hope for these people. They weren't totally turned off...the citizens were suitably startled, outraged, delighted, nonplused, and would wheel around and start or else try to keep their cool by sidling glances like they weren't going to be impressed by any weird shit--and a few smiled in a frank way as if to say, I am with you--if only I could be with you!””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, 1968
Excitement and mixed reactions to a disruptive cultural phenomenon, sparking hope and varied public responses.
In simple terms: A disruptive event evokes hope, fear, and curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unexpected and its diverse impacts.
Themes
culture
disruption
hope
reaction
Mood
hopeful
conflicted
energetic
Type
narrative
sociological
When to use this quote
- street performances
- viral events
- social movements
Key Concepts
social change
media influence
public sentiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to resist or embrace change?
- How does hope coexist with outrage?
A Different Perspective
Reactions can be superficial, missing deeper meaning.
