Anthrax Quote by Aries Spears
“I know when the anthrax thing hit - white people, y'all was very nervous. Y'all would come up to me at work and warn me, like 'Oh my God, Aries, be careful. Don't open your mail.' Let me tell you something - black folks was never worried about anthrax because, half the time, we don't open our mail no way. We might think that's a bill. We might hold it to the light and go, 'That's a red slip.' If you want to get us with anthrax, put that in a Jay-Z CD. That's how you get us.”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy Routine, 2000s
Black people are less likely to open mail, so anthrax threats are ineffective; humor reveals cultural differences in risk perception.
In simple terms: Mail habits differ, affecting threat impact.
Key Takeaway
Understand cultural habits in safety planning.
Themes
culture
risk perception
humor
Mood
lighthearted
critical
Type
social
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace safety
- community outreach
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
mail behavior
public health messaging
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural habits influence security measures?
- What role does humor play in exposing societal gaps?
A Different Perspective
Humor can mask serious issues.
