When did Ted Kennedy become Jabba The Hutt? He's huge! You're a Kennedy, not a Macy's Day float. 'Bring him down! We're voting!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He ridicules Ted Kennedy by comparing him to Jabba the Hutt, mocking his size and political influence.
- In plain terms
- Kennedy is portrayed as a large, undesirable figure.
- What can you take from it?
- Political satire can target personal traits to make a point.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does personal ridicule affect political dialogue?
- What are better ways to critique power?
Another view
Body‑shaming undermines constructive discourse.
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