When I heard about Hair, I was kind of curious about the six naked primates on stage. So I called up the box office and they said tickets were $11 apiece. That's an awful price to pay. I went into the bathroom at home and took off all my clothes and looked in the mirror for five minutes. And I said, 'This isn't worth $11.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Groucho Marx mocks ticket prices for a play he deemed unworthy.
- In plain terms
- He criticizes overpriced entertainment.
- What can you take from it?
- Value depends on perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What justifies cost?
- How do you value experiences?
Another view
It ignores artistic merit beyond visual appeal.
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