(On kids' Halloween police costumes) Its dark. Its night. You see lights. They bounce off the badge. You think its for real. They wear the hat that looks just like the kind on 'Car 54, Where Are You?' or whatever and the black pants...this is what I'm afraid of.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a fear of police costumes that look realistic at night.
- In plain terms
- He is scared of police uniforms that seem real in darkness.
- What can you take from it?
- Visual cues can trigger anxiety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do certain uniforms cause fear?
- How can design reduce intimidation?
Another view
The fear may be disproportionate to actual danger.
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