If the human body's obscene, complain to the manufacturer, not to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If the body is considered obscene, the critique should be directed at its creator, not Flynt.
- In plain terms
- If you find bodies obscene, blame the creator not me.
- What can you take from it?
- Critique the design of humanity, not the observer.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the body inherently obscene?
- Who defines obscenity?
Another view
The logic relies on theological creation concepts.
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