Metropolitan - The Complex Legacy of the Bourgeoisie
Charlie Black: [[w:The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie|The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie]
The term bourgeois has almost always been - been one of contempt. Yet it is precisely the - the bourgeoisie which is responsible for - well, for nearly everything good that has happened in our civilization over the past four centuries. You know the French film, ]? When I first heard that title I thought, "Finally, someone's gonna tell the truth about the bourgeoisie." What a disappointment. It would be hard to imagine a less fair or accurate portrait.
Sally Fowler: [[w:Luis Buñuel|Buñuel; [Surrealism|surrealist]
Well, of course. ]'s a ]. Despising the bourgeoisie is part of their credo.
Nick Smith:
Where do they get off?
Charlie Black:
But the truth is, the bourgeoisie does have a lot of charm.
Nick Smith:
Of course it does. The surrealists were just a lot of social climbers.
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Metropolitan - Critique of Aristocracy and Self-Perception
Nick Smith:
The titled aristocracy are the scum of the earth.
Sally Fowler:
You always say "titled" aristocrats. What about "untitled" aristocrats?
Nick Smith:
Well, I could hardly despise them, could I? That would be self-hatred.
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