PlayStation 3 was released today, at least there's some good news for George Bush.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker makes a political joke suggesting the release of a video game console is a rare positive event during a difficult political era.
- In plain terms
- A new video game came out and that is good news even for the president.
- What can you take from it?
- Pop culture events can feel like major victories in tough times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does entertainment distract from politics?
- What counts as good news?
Another view
It assumes a specific political context that may not apply to all audiences.
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