If You Could Look Inside Behind People’s Facades

In Dutch: Als je achter de façade van mensen kon kijken.
Als je bij mensen naar binnen kon kijken

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Discover what lies behind people’s facades,
revealing deeper truths about their motivations
and hidden aspects of their personalities.

Hazing lead to death

Initiation goes wrong

Trial resumes

The sickening world

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Reckoning with verdict

Every beautiful façade seemed to conceal rot and ruin that could almost be seen.
In Dutch: Elke prachtige façade leek verrotting en verval te verbergen, die je bijna kon zien.

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The phrase “Every beautiful façade seemed to conceal rot and ruin that could almost be seen” carries a rich, metaphorical meaning. Here’s a breakdown:

  1. “Every beautiful façade”: This refers to an outward appearance that is attractive or pleasing. The term “façade” often implies that something looks good on the outside but may not necessarily reflect the reality underneath. It suggests an emphasis on appearances rather than the truth behind them.

  2. “seemed to conceal”: This part indicates that beneath the attractive surface lies something hidden. The use of “seemed” suggests a perception or impression that may not be immediately obvious but is felt or suspected by the observer.

  3. “rot and ruin”: These words symbolize decay, deterioration, or corruption. “Rot” evokes images of something that is spoiling or breaking down, while “ruin” implies destruction or collapse. Together, they suggest that beneath the beautiful surface, there is significant negativity or failure.

  4. “that could almost be seen”: This phrase conveys a sense of awareness or intuition about the hidden issues. The word “almost” suggests that while the decay is not immediately visible, there are signs or clues that point to its existence. It hints at a level of discomfort or unease about the truth behind the facade.

Overall, this phrase can be interpreted as a commentary on the disparity between appearances and reality. It suggests that something may look beautiful or appealing on the outside, but there are underlying problems or issues that are either hidden or only partially visible. It can apply to people, organizations, or societies, highlighting the idea that not everything is as it seems and urging deeper scrutiny beyond surface appearances.

Façade: (FALSE APPEARANCE)
A false appearance that makes someone or something seem more pleasant or better than they really are.

He kept his hostility hidden behind a friendly façade.
We are fed up with this façade of democracy.

Cambridge Dictionary

Crutch caught in sewer cover

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17 mrt 2011

A pretty girl with both legs in casts must hold onto people while others try to free her crutch from a sewer cover.

Hazing lead to death

Initiation goes wrong

Trial resumes

The sickening world

Justice for Sanda

Reckoning with verdict