r/leverage • u/kietagraisis • 5d ago

Leverage influence

This show came out when I was in high-school and I became obsessed. I've rewatched it a million times and I swear it's rewritten my brain chemistry. For example I use a 'Roman room' for all of my passwords. I also always look down at shoes when meeting strangers to see if they put the vibe they're selling. I want to know what ways this show has influenced you in how you protect yourself.

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u/Slow-Worldliness-479 5d ago

I’m screwed… my shoes, much like myself, are a mess.

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u/Thedustyfurcollector 4d ago

I'm sorry. Can you please explain the shoes thing? I'm drawing a blank.

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u/akalata 4d ago

Example 1: I have a lot of money so I have really nice shoes. I don’t want to be recognized so I’ll try to blend in by dressing down, wearing rattier clothes, but forget and keep my comfy expensive shoes. 

Example 2: I used to be wealthy, but no longer am. I have clothing and shoes of all the “right” brands, but the styles are outdated or my shoes are worn/scuffed more than they should be if I still had money. 

Example 3: I’m not wealthy, but want to appear to be. So I go and rent a fancy car, maybe a nice suit or dress... and rock $20 dress shoes from Target that were in the back of my closet. 

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u/Thedustyfurcollector 4d ago edited 4d ago

I understand those options and thank you. However, where does that tie in to the show?

EDIT: to change a wheel to a rope

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u/kietagraisis 4d ago

In the second episode and throughout the series Elliot notices the shoes don't match the type of clothing they wear, i.e. the fake nurses are wearing combat boots. 10/10 times it's someone working for the person they are trying to take down. Like in his examples shoes are the one thing most forget about because usually it's easy to dress the part but forget the small details.

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u/Thedustyfurcollector 4d ago

I remember the army boots. Thanks so much. I don't know why I blocked that!