'Yeah, man, America wants to see us live, not work. Look at me America, look how Tron is (To the tune of of Stevie Wonder's 'Livin' For The City') livin for tha citaaayyyyy'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker critiques American culture for preferring spectacle over hard work.
- In plain terms
- America likes watching us live instead of work.
- What can you take from it?
- Question cultural priorities on labor vs entertainment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is entertainment valued over work?
Another view
The quote relies on performance context to land.
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