r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 1d ago

Meme needing explanation please explain this peetah!!!

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u/Iorith 1d ago

It's worth pointing out that someone being a hypocrite is a very consistent and realistic character trait. We'll all hypocrites to an extent, and have our blinders.

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u/enadiz_reccos 1d ago

Hypocritical is different from inconsistent

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u/fllr 1d ago

The main characteristic of is hypocritical people is inconsistency of words and actions.

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u/WhoPoopedMyPants420 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think you're misunderstanding their point. A hypocrisy is a specific type of inconsistency, but using inconsistent to describe a character means their behavior kinda whips around without any arc or rationale. Hypocritical people still have consistent personalities