Lenny Bruce, declares a truce and plays his other hand. Marshall McLuhan, casual viewin', head buried in the sand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lenny Bruce is switching topics while mocking McLuhan's avoidance of reality.
- In plain terms
- Bruce changes his act while criticizing someone ignoring the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't hide from hard truths when addressing issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who avoids difficult topics?
- How do we show we care?
Another view
The reference to McLuhan may be unclear without context.
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