The Emperor's New Clothes

Nice underwear, your majesty.

Hello, reader! Carrying on with our streak of Hans Christian Andersen stories, this week, we'll look at The Emperor's New Clothes. So many people are at fault, but we only blame the emperor. Read the story above and continue with me below to analyze it.

First and foremost, I have to talk about these swindlers. What a clever plan! Most people don't want to look stupid, so if you claim that only stupid people can't see your fabric, then everyone will lie for you. I have to wonder if they've tried this scheme before and gotten away with it. It might have worked if the Emperor had only been in his palace or among adults while wearing these "clothes".

I also have to take a look at the Emperor's ministers. None of them were secure enough in their position to admit they didn't see the cloth. That's a little sad. I guess it just goes to show that anyone can have Imposter Syndrome. Including the Emperor. I wonder what would have happened if he said he didn't see anything when the "tailors" showed him their work. A dumber or more outspoken emperor would have demanded where the clothes were right away. If the tailors tried their crap with an emperor like that, they likely would have ended up in the dungeon. Especially when the emperor couldn't feel this "fabric" they made.

The moral of this story is not to let other people tell you that you're less than you are. Alternatively, don't trust a miracle worker without a great and legit reference or two.

Have a different moral? Confused how the emperor didn't notice his clothes didn't keep him warm? Want me to cover a different fairy tale? Comment below!