Quote by Jimmy Buffett

I hate to mention age, but I come from an era when we weren't consumed by technology and television.

I hate to mention age, but I come from an era when we weren'

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's sentiment about their disdain for the prominence of technology and television in contemporary society. They imply that they come from a time before these forms of media consumed people's lives and possibly suggest a preference for a simpler era with fewer technological distractions. The mention of age serves to demonstrate how the speaker's perspective is rooted in their personal experience of witnessing the technological advancements that have transformed society.

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