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"If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it’s another nonconformist who doesn’t conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformit
by code_biologist 5mo ago
"If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it’s another nonconformist who doesn’t conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity." - Bill Vaughan
- willtemperley 4mo agoThis aphorism isn't as smart as it sounds. Sure, it rings true for those who follow non-conformity trends, but the opposite is true for real non-conformists.
- akoboldfrying 4mo agoI think the point is that there aren't many real nonconformists, but many pretend ones. I think it's as smart as it sounds.
- willtemperley 4mo agoThat's the problem with the quote: it denies the existence of non-conformism. This is derogatory toward true radicals and the brave souls who have effected change through non-conformism.