So, thanks for coming out, I guess. Yeah, it's good to see people, you know. The newsman is so horrifying you get the impression you're just going to walk out your door and immediately be raped by some cracked-addicted, AIDS-infected : pit bull or something.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He jokes that the news is so terrifying it feels like stepping out could lead to being attacked by a dangerous, diseased dog.
- In plain terms
- The news feels terrifying, like a deadly dog waiting outside.
- What can you take from it?
- Media can amplify fear beyond reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does sensational news affect mental health?
- When is fear justified?
Another view
The metaphor is hyperbolic and not a literal assessment.
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