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Nobody ever went broke underestimating American public taste – Henry Louis Mencken

„Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public.“

H. L. MenckenHenry Louis Mencken on the underestimated taste of the American public with a humorous view.
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Henry Louis Mencken, commonly known as H. L. Mencken in America, was an American writer, journalist, literary critic, columnist, satirist, and cultural critic of German descent.

A sarcastic take on the consumer behavior and preferences of the American public.


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Henry Louis Mencken (1880–1956) was an influential American writer, journalist, and critic of German heritage. Known for his sharp social commentary and satire, he addressed issues of culture, politics, and society.

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