"I was in Sweden for 10 days. They put me on the front page of the daily papers eight days in a row. I did nothing to warrant any of the attention. It was ridiculous"
- Johnny Thunders
About this Quote
Johnny Thunders' quote shows his surprise and shock at the quantity of attention he received while in Sweden. He was there for only 10 days, yet he was featured on the front page of the day-to-day papers for 8 days in a row. He indicates that he not did anything to be worthy of such attention, which it was "ridiculous". This might be analyzed as a sign of his fame and appeal, in addition to the appreciation of his fans in Sweden. It could also be viewed as a sign of the power of the media, as they had the ability to create a buzz around him and his existence in the country. Whatever the factor, it is clear that Johnny Thunders was surprised by the amount of attention he received in Sweden.
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