For Halloween, I want to be Lenny Bruce, I want them to hate me, so you can love me on the sly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bruce wants to provoke hatred so hidden admiration becomes more valuable.
- In plain terms
- He wants to be hated so people can love him secretly.
- What can you take from it?
- Controversy can create a bond through shared secrecy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we love what we condemn?
- Is safety better than excitement?
Another view
This mindset can encourage harmful behavior for attention.
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Lenny Bruce, declares a truce and plays his other hand. Marshall McLuhan, casual viewin', head buried in the sand.
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