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Arrested Development Quotes

Sayings on the show and the moral phrase

These quotes use the phrase arrested development in two ways, one praising the critically acclaimed TV show despite modest ratings and one describing sports addiction as stunting moral growth.

No, Arrested Development was such an amazing experience in every way, and you know it was very unique in that it was a show that received a lot of critical acclaim, and yet we didn't ever achieve the ratings that...

Quotes by Will Arnett

The addiction to sports, therefore, in a peculiar degree marks an arrested development in man's moral nature.

Quotes by Thorstein Veblen

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the first quote praise about the show?
It praises the show as an amazing and unique experience that earned strong critical acclaim despite not achieving hoped-for ratings.
How does the second quote use the phrase differently?
It uses the phrase to describe sports addiction as a sign of stalled moral development in a person's character.
Do both quotes refer to the same subject?
No, one refers to a television show while the other uses the phrase in a moral, non-television sense.
Was the TV show described as a ratings success?
No, the quote notes it received critical acclaim but did not reach the ratings the creators wanted.
What is criticized in the sports-related quote?
It criticizes an addiction to sports as something that can stunt a person's moral growth.

Together they show how the same phrase can refer to a beloved television series or a critique of stalled personal growth.