[SERKIT]

Keep in mind that Barry's “experience” is as a community organizer in the south side of Chicago. Gang “colors” are a big deal. When under pressure, you always defer to your basic training. In Barry's case, he is associating gang colors to diplomacy to show respect, so as not to “diss” the gangstas. Another showing of his naivete’ as a major player (poseur).

[MonicaG]

Just like my dog laying down a respectful distance away when I’m eating steak, hoping to get on my good side so I’ll kick down. Good call.