Quote by Jean Baudrillard

There is nothing funny about Halloween. This sarcastic festival reflects, rather, an infernal demand for revenge by children on the adult world.

There is nothing funny about Halloween. This sarcastic festi

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This quote by Jean Baudrillard suggests that Halloween is not merely a lighthearted and enjoyable event. Instead, it is seen as a satirical occasion wherein children seek to mock and seek revenge upon the adult world. Baudrillard views this festive occasion as a manifestation of children expressing their dissatisfaction and frustration with the rules and expectations imposed upon them by adults. In this interpretation, Halloween is a way for children to momentarily assert their power and challenge the established order through humor and disguise.

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