Oh, there's a threat to America! Yeah, yeah, yeah... Back to that fuckin' COPS show. 'Cuz I'll tell you who the threat to freedom... no, no, not to freedom. I'll tell you who the threat to the status quo is in this country: it's us. That's why they show you shows like fuckin' COPS. So you know that state power will win and we'll bust your house down and we'll fuckin' bust you anytime we want. That's the message.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critique of media portraying citizens as threats to maintain status quo.
- In plain terms
- TV shows teach us that the state can crush us easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize media messages that normalize state power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does TV say about you?
- Is freedom safe?
Another view
It assumes intent where it may be entertainment.
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