Billboard Quote by Bill Cosby
“Kids need to remember that when you put something on Twitter, it's not like whispering to your friend, you've put it on a billboard that the whole world, including your own kids someday, can see.”
About This Quote
Source Talk Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show, 2002
Social media posts are publicly visible, unlike private whispers.
In simple terms: Twitter is a public billboard, not a private chat.
Think before you post online.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- posting on Twitter
- parenting advice
- online branding
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you feel if your child saw your post?
- What steps protect your digital privacy?
People may forget the permanence of online content.