They're Crips and Bloods in Brooks Brothers suits.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that members of rival gangs are appearing in formal, upscale attire, highlighting a clash of cultures.
- In plain terms
- Gang members are showing up in fancy suits.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of appearances that mask underlying conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the attire signify in this context?
- How does this affect public perception?
Another view
The statement may be a hyperbolic observation.
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