Quote by W. H. Auden, The Dyer's Hand (19

What the mass media offers is not popular art, but entertainment which is intended to be consumed like food, forgotten, and replaced by a new dish.

What the mass media offers is not popular art, but entertain

Summary

This quote suggests that the mass media does not provide valuable or lasting art, but rather offers forms of entertainment that are meant to be consumed quickly and then easily forgotten. The comparison to food implies that the media produces easily consumable content, similar to fast food, that is quickly replaced by new and potentially forgettable offerings. The quote critiques the disposability and lack of depth in the entertainment industry, emphasizing its transient nature and the constant need for new forms of amusement.

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By W. H. Auden, The Dyer's Hand (19

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