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Theres this expression called postmodernism, which is kind of silly, and destroys a perfectly good word called modern, w
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"There's this expression called postmodernism, which is kind of silly, and destroys a perfectly good word called modern, which now no longer means anything"

- Twyla Tharp

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Postmodernism is a term that has actually been utilized to describe a range of various ideas and principles. It is often used to refer to a time period in which traditional values and beliefs are challenged and changed with new, more progressive ideas. Twyla Tharp's quote suggests that the term postmodernism is "ridiculous" and has triggered the word "modern-day" to lose its significance. This might be translated as a criticism of the idea of postmodernism, as it has caused the conventional significance of the word "modern-day" to end up being muddled and puzzled. Tharp's quote might likewise be seen as a caution against the risks of excessive using a term and allowing it to end up being too broad and vague. By utilizing the term postmodernism too often, it can result in an absence of clarity and understanding of the initial meaning of the word "modern".

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Twyla Tharp This quote is written / told by Twyla Tharp somewhere between July 1, 1941 and today. She was a famous Dancer from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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