Quote by Bjork

It's funny how the hippies and the punks tried to get rid of the conservatives, but they always seem to get the upper hand in the end.

It's funny how the hippies and the punks tried to get rid of

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the irony in the efforts of countercultural movements such as the hippies and punks trying to overthrow conservative ideologies. Despite their attempts, the quote implies that conservatives often prevail in the long run. It speaks to the cyclical nature of societal shifts and the persistence of conservative values, suggesting that conservative ideals tend to regain influence even in the face of significant rebellion or opposition from countercultures.

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