In nature, Batesian mimicry is when a harmless species resembles a harmful or poisonous one. Predators learn to associate the warning colors or patterns with a bad experience, deterring them from attacking the mimic. For example, hoverflies mimic the coloring and shape of wasps but are harmless. Predators avoid them, mistaking them for the stinging insects. This happens for people too with social signaling: people who can't make ends meet buy Roles watches, speaking with an upper class accent or [[Being busy is a status symbol|acting busy]]. #halfbaked