MEME REFERENCE

Mr Black Knows Everything

Use Mr Black Knows Everything when omniscience collides with ignorance, and that mismatch becomes the point of the conversation.

What it expresses

Mr Black's omniscience contrasts with the audience's ignorance.

Example

For example, when someone feels out of the loop in a group.

When not to use it

Avoid Mr Black Knows Everything when the situation lacks both omniscience and ignorance; the image would suggest the wrong relationship.

• omniscience
• ignorance
• audience