Quote by Eldridge Cleaver
The white youth of today have begun to react to the fact that the American Way of Life is a fossil of history. What do they care if their old baldheaded and crew-cut elders don't dig their caveman mops? They couldn't care less about the old, stiff-assed honkies who don't like their new dances: Frog, Monkey, Jerk, Swim, Watusi. All they know is that it feels good to swing to way-out body-rhythms instead of dragging across the dance floor like zombies to the dead beat of mind-smothered Mickey Mouse music.
Summary
This quote suggests that the younger generation, particularly white youth, are rejecting and rebelling against the traditional American way of life, which they view as outdated and irrelevant. They no longer care about conforming to the preferences and judgments of the older generation who do not approve of their new hairstyles and dances. Instead, they prioritize finding personal enjoyment and freedom by embracing unconventional body movements and rhythms that bring them excitement and liberation. This quote reflects a shift in cultural values and a desire for individual expression and autonomy.
Topics
Twentieth Century
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