Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
Frank Lloyd WrightRead
TV is chewing gum for the eyes.
Interpretation
TV serves as a superficial entertainment that doesn't nourish the mind or spirit.
Frank Lloyd Wright's quote suggests that television is akin to chewing gum, providing momentary pleasure without substantial value. It implies that consuming media passively can be mind-numbing and lacks the depth of true artistic and intellectual engagement, similar to how chewing gum is enjoyable but ultimately does not satisfy hunger or nourish the body.
In practice
In a speech about the impact of media on culture.
Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
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