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I used to be such a sweet, sweet thing 'Til they got a hold of me. I opened doors for little old ladies, I helped the blind to see. I got no friends 'cause they read the papers. They can't be seen with me and I'm gettin' real shot down And I'm feeling mean. No more Mister Nice Guy, No more Mister Clean, No more Mister Nice Guy, They say he's sick, he's obscene.

Alice Cooper#14

IdentityJudgmentMediaPublicReputation

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker describes losing his kind reputation to public scrutiny and feeling attacked by the press.
In plain terms
The public made me mean and now they treat me badly.
What can you take from it?
Media scrutiny can change how you are perceived.

Where it applies

  • public image
  • media criticism
  • personal identity

Putting it to work

  • protect reputation
  • manage public image

Questions to consider

  • Who writes your story?
  • How do you handle judgment?

Another view

It portrays the victimhood rather than taking responsibility.

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