Quote by Paul Fussell

The more violent the body contact of the sports you watch, the lower the class.

The more violent the body contact of the sports you watch, t

Summary

This quote suggests that the social class or status of individuals can be determined by the level of violence present in the sports they watch. It implies that those who prefer sports with high levels of physical contact, such as combat sports or extreme sports, are considered to be from a lower social class, whereas those who gravitate towards non-violent or low-contact sports may be associated with a higher social class. It insinuates a potential correlation between sports preferences and socioeconomic status.

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