a cryptic phrase often used by right-wing ‘gatekeepers’ that implies some type of vague ‘pattern’ is abundantly clear. By asking this question, users can avoid lengthy explanations, come across as ‘based’ to their followers, and prevent their accounts from receiving a possible ban.
Ex.
*Jack Posobiec Quote Tweeting a story about Starbucks’ making a shift to cashless transactions only*
“Are you paying attention yet? It’s all right in the open.”