Quote by George Saunders

When I was a kid, I took 'The Brady Bunch' and 'The Partridge Family' very seriously. It was a world to me in the same way that the Greek myths would have been had I read them. You know, Marcia is Athena and Mr. Brady is Zeus.

When I was a kid, I took 'The Brady Bunch' and 'The Partridg

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their childhood and the significance of television series like 'The Brady Bunch' and 'The Partridge Family.' They compare these shows to Greek myths, highlighting how deeply they resonated with them. By drawing parallels between characters from the shows and Greek gods and goddesses, the speaker portrays the immense importance and fascination they held for them as a child, envisioning these characters as powerful entities who shaped their imagination and understanding of the world.

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