Zitat des Tages über Elitismus / Elitism:
Of course, there's a certain type of person who feels that anything which becomes mainstream has to be rejected immediately. And that's part of the indie-alternative snobbery and hierarchy and elitism.
There's a certain elitism that has crept into the attitudes of some in journalism, and it played out perfectly over the issue of these little American flag lapel pins.
Americans worship creativity the way they worship physical beauty - as a way of enjoying elitism without guilt: God did it.
I don't believe in elitism. I don't think the audience is this dumb person lower than me. I am the audience.
In every election cycle that I can recall, there comes a moment - or a few - where charges of elitism and claims of commonness are wielded by presidential candidates like a sword and shield: 'Vote for me 'cause I'm one of you. It's the other guy who's out of touch.'
I like the elitism of the art world. I think art for the people is a terrible idea.
