Quote by Stephen King

I never read the paper myself. Why bother? It's the same old shit day in and day out, dictators beating the ching-chong out of people weaker than they are, men in uniforms beating the ching-chong out of soccer balls or footballs, politicians kissing babies and kissing ass.

I never read the paper myself. Why bother? It's the same old

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's disdain for reading newspapers, implying that they believe the content remains monotonous and repetitive. The phrase "same old shit" suggests a lack of novelty or value in the news stories covered. The speaker criticizes the portrayal of dictators oppressing weaker individuals, men in uniforms aimlessly engaging in violence towards sports equipment, and politicians engaging in empty gestures and insincere flattery.

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By Stephen King

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