Has anybody ever seen a drama critic in the daytime? Of course not. They come out after dark, up to no good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Drama critics are stereotyped as nocturnal creatures active only at night.
- In plain terms
- Critics only come out at night, like vampires.
- What can you take from it?
- Work habits shape public perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we judge professions?
- Are night workers misunderstood?
Another view
It generalizes a group based on work hours.
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