Quote by Anita Loos

That our popular art forms have become so obsessed with sex has turned the U.S.A into a nation of hobbledehoys; as if grown people don't have more vital concerns, such as taxes, inflation, dirty politics, earning a living, getting an education, or keeping out of jail.

That our popular art forms have become so obsessed with sex

Summary

This quote suggests that the excessive focus on sex in popular art forms has led to a regressive and immature society. It implies that instead of addressing important issues like taxes, politics, education, and living honorable lives, people are consumed by sexual content. The term "hobbledehoys" refers to adolescents or inexperienced individuals, suggesting that the nation has devolved into an intellectually and morally immature state. Overall, the quote criticizes the prioritization of sex in mass culture, arguing that there are more significant concerns that should command people's attention.

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By Anita Loos

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