Quote by Chuck Palahniuk

Game shows are designed to make us feel better about the random, useless facts that are all we have left of our education.

Game shows are designed to make us feel better about the ran

Summary

This quote suggests that game shows provide us with a sense of validation and satisfaction, by highlighting our knowledge of trivial and arbitrary information. In a world where educational importance is dwindling, game shows offer a platform to showcase the bits and pieces of knowledge we possess. They allow us to feel a sense of accomplishment for retaining seemingly useless facts, which have become the remnants of our education. By highlighting this aspect, the quote emphasizes how game shows help us feel better about the education we have received or the lack thereof.

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By Chuck Palahniuk

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