I'd rather hang out with the losers that would sit and smoke a cigarette than the ones who wanted to throw a baseball.
Interpretation
This quote expresses a preference for genuine companionship over conforming to societal expectations of success.
In this quote, Kurt Cobain highlights the value of authentic relationships with those who may be considered 'losers' by societal standards, emphasizing that shared experiences and simple moments, such as sitting and smoking a cigarette, can be more meaningful than engaging in activities that are deemed more socially acceptable, like playing sports. This stance reflects his complex view on friendship and the importance of emotional connection over traditional metrics of success or popularity.
In practice
During a speech at a gathering about embracing individuality.
I don't blame the average seventeen-year-old punk-rock kid for calling me a sellout. I understand that. And maybe when they grow up a little bit, they'll realize there's more things to life than living out your rock & roll identity so righteously.
Rape is one of the most terrible crimes on earth and it happens every few minutes. The problem with groups who deal with rape is that they try to educate women about how to defend themselves. What really needs to be done is teaching men not to rape. Go to the source and start there.
Thank you for the tragedy. I need it for my art.
I get a thrill meeting kids who are into alternative music.
The future of rock belongs to women.
I don't need to be inspired any longer, just supported.
I don't know how much longer I can keep going without a friend. I used to be able to do it very easily, but that was before I knew what having a friend was like.
Oh how sweet it is to hear one's own convictions from another's lips.
It is one of the major tragedies that nothing is more discomforting than the hearty affection of the Old Friends who never were friends.
We all started playing football against our best friends, and I can't remember a moment where, because it was my best friend, I did not want to win against him.
Beneath the blossoms with a pot of wine, No friends at hand, so I poured alone; I raised my cup to invite the moon, Turned to my shadow, and we became three.
Go on, have a pasty," said Harry, who had never had anything to share before or, indeed, anyone to share it with. It was a nice feeling, sitting there with Ron, eating their way through all Harry's pasties, cakes, and candies (the sandwiches lay forgotten).
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