The best part of any fashion show is Karl Lagerfeld with his white hair, and the big glasses, and a fuckin' fan. Like he's some kind of Spanish lady or something. And I look at the fan and I'm like, 'Bitch, it's not that hot, what'choo doin'?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker mocks a fashion designer for using a fan backstage, implying the heat is exaggerated or the gesture is dramatic.
- In plain terms
- She questions why a star needs a fan when it is not hot.
- What can you take from it?
- Excessive drama or indulgence is often ridiculed in public settings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is celebrity indulgence always unjustified?
- How much comfort is too much?
Another view
Backstage heat can actually be extreme due to lights.
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