They are smoking crack.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dismissive remark about critics of his work or decisions.
- In plain terms
- They are acting foolishly.
- What can you take from it?
- Not all criticism deserves serious engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle critics?
- When to ignore feedback?
Another view
It is rude and shuts down potentially valid critique.
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