A damn shame he didn’t go full My Cousin Vinny

  • Kichae
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    181 year ago

    theatrical appearance of competence and authority

    No, no, no. It’s maintaining the visage of wealth (which is also authority). It has nothing to do with looking impressive or competent, and everything to do with signalling what economic class you’re supposed to come from to belong there.

    • DarkGamer
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      161 year ago

      Older people are really into uniforms signifying social position.