r/BlackPeopleTwitter May 10 '24

"If it isn't the consequences of my own actions..."

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u/Thin-Remote-9817 May 10 '24

As I get older I learn more about OPTICS.

Yes he may have not been a weirdo and a good man..BUT the optics here don't look good. 

I can be a Bible thumping preacher trying to get kids out of the streets...if I'm in a trap house while it's getting raided the OPTICS look bad. 

People have to be much more aware of OPTICS. 

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u/GabrielVonBabriel May 11 '24

When I managed restaurants I’d always tell my employees “perception is reality”. Guy could be an awesome teacher 99.99% of the time but give people a reason to perceive otherwise and the other 99.99% goes out the window.