At least they're trying to get rid of AIDS. Some diseases they just gave up on. Some diseases, if you get them, you're on your own. They ain't going to have no telethon for you. R Kelly ain't singing no song. You just got this shit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rock critiques societal response to different diseases through dark humor. He implies some suffering is ignored while others get public attention.
- In plain terms
- The joke suggests society ignores certain diseases while others get telethons.
- What can you take from it?
- Society prioritizes some diseases over others for public attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some diseases get attention?
- How does society prioritize health?
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