Self-Deprecation/Quotes: Difference between revisions

{{quote|''"We must never stop reminding the reader what little value they get for their money!"''|'''William Gaines''', on the philosophy of ''[[Mad Magazine]]''}}

 

There are those cases where such essays are written because the author enjoys grandstanding, and knows that use of the "considered harmful" format will get them noticed. A piece of this type is usually so over the top that it is easy to spot. For example, a piece titled "'Considered Harmful' Essays Considered Harmful" would very likely be a case of using the "considered harmful" format to draw attention for its own sake. We will ignore such essays in this commentary.|'''Eric A. Meyer''', in the essay ''[http://meyerweb.com/eric/comment/chech.html "Considered Harmful" Essays Considered Harmful]''}}

 

{{quote|''"Your [[Little Kuriboh]] was fun for a while, but now he's worn out his welcome."''|'''Gansley''', ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series]]'' episode 48}}

 

'''Fred:''' Now just a second. I can insult him 'cuz he's my son!|''[[Something Positive]]'', [http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp10192009.shtml "A Few Changes"]}}

 

These are the chords for us.''|'''[[Korpiklaani]]''', "Bring Us Pints of Beer"}}