Apparently everyone thinks there's a bunch of people in an uproar over J.C. Chasez' new album title, 'Schizophrenic.' In actuality it's just four people with hundreds of personalities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The fuss over the album title is exaggerated and few are actually upset.
- In plain terms
- Only a few people care about the album title.
- What can you take from it?
- Public outrage is often overstated.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is real outrage?
- Why do rumors spread?
Another view
Some issues do spark genuine widespread concern.
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