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What does it mean?
A direct insult comparing someone's appearance to Antichrist due to their hat.
In plain terms
Your hat makes you look evil.
What can you take from it?
Appearances can be judged harshly.

Where it applies

  • confrontation
  • criticism
  • social clash

Putting it to work

  • criticize fashion
  • judge others
  • confront enemies

Questions to consider

  • How much do clothes tell you?
  • When is appearance misleading?

Another view

Judging by hats is superficial.

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