Bad Quotations

Summary

The web content discusses a collection of fabricated quotations humorously attributed to various celebrities and public figures.

Abstract

The article titled "Bad Quotations" presents a series of fictitious quotes humorously misattributed to well-known individuals such as G.R.R. Martin, Anthony Bourdain, Mike Pence, and Lebron James, among others. The author acknowledges the Internet's proliferation of misinformation and misattributions, and expresses an appreciation for the resulting chaos. The article emphasizes that none of the individuals actually made these statements, and it also includes a wistful note suggesting that some of the quotes would have been welcome had they been genuine. Additionally, the piece references other works in a series that humorously tackle the misremembering and misquoting of literature and public figures.

Opinions

The author enjoys the humor and chaos that arise from the misattribution and misinformation of quotes on the Internet.
There is an underlying regret that the quoted individuals did not actually make the humorous or insightful statements attributed to them.
The article implies a critique of the eagerness with which the public accepts quotes without proper verification, highlighting the issue of misinformation.
By including a quote about the appeal of sensational stories, the author may be commenting on the nature of modern news media and its preference for dramatic narratives.
The inclusion of a quote from a fictional character (Gutbloom) alongside real individuals plays into the theme of misattribution and the blurring lines between fact and fiction online.
The author seems to appreciate the art of satire, as evidenced by the fabricated quote from Mel Brooks, a renowned comedian known for pushing boundaries in humor.

Bad Quotations

The following are bad quotations. The Internet is filled with misinformation and misattributions. I dig the chaos.

None of these people ever said these things. I wish some of them had.

“Finishing is for Fools” — G.R.R. Martin

“Salad always tastes better when somebody else makes it.” — Anthony Bourdain

“O Captain! My Captain!” — Mike Pence

“In times of famine, nobody asks whether the bread is gluten-free.” — Martha Pierce, a lunch lady at Florence Rideout Elementary School

“I went to Cleveland to do good, and ended up doing quite well.” — Lebron James

“Kid stuck in a well? Not much of a story. Thai soccer team caught in a cave? Now, that’s a story! — Dean Baquet, Managing Editor of the New York Times

“I’m just glad I had the chance to be a comedian when it was OK to be racist and homophobic.” — Mel Brooks

“Reading the comments on GoComics is a bigger waste of time than reading the comments on the Yahoo news boards OR /r/whatsmyskinaffliction. “— Olivia Jaimes, new author of the Nancy Comic.

“What is blogging? Well, if you have to ask, you’ll never know.” — Gutbloom

Bad Quotations

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