I met someone on the street who said wasn't it great that we're going to have a movie star for president, that it was so Pop, and (laughs) when you think about it like that, it is great, it's so American.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Electing a movie star is seen as a uniquely American pop phenomenon.
- In plain terms
- Having a star as president fits American pop culture.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize how entertainment blends with politics in America.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should celebrities be leaders?
- Is this good for democracy?
Another view
It may trivialize serious political leadership.
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