Did you know there is a periodical called the Journal of Experimental Psychology ? Neither did I. I think though, it may be well named considering the subject of a recent article.All this time, since the election, I've been under the impression that McCain lost because he was a weak candidate with an even politically weaker running mate. As is often the case, I've apparently been mistaken. I guess I failed to consider the psychology of the matter. The idea that Sarah Palin was too good looking for her - and John's - own good.
According to an article on Yahoo , a group of students were asked to write their thoughts and feelings about Palin. Another group was asked to write about their thoughts and feelings about her appearance.
The most favorable results came from the group writing about her appearance rather than her those who were asked to assess, among other things, her competence. They also reported they'd be less likely to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket.
Wow. What they're telling us is that if you have a pretty face you can't possibly be capable. Tell that to Glenn Close when she's not in her Sarah, Plain and Tall make up!
There is a definite psychological implication in all of this. Consider the news media. How many unattractive people of either sex sit in an anchor's chair? How many of them come across as being nothing more than a reader of words, written by others, from a monitor? And maybe not the brightest bulb on the set?
Talk about the brainwashing of the masses! There are a huge number of reasons I would not like to see Sarah Palin in national office, but her looks are definitely not one of them!
3 comments:
I would vote for her because she doesn't have much between her ears....not because she has a pretty face.
I feel the sexism of looks is unfair, but I always notice a female newsreader's wrinkles more than a man's.
The problem with Palin and her supporters is that she was more interested in becoming nationally famous than she was about the good of the country. If she was smart and cared about America, she would have declined. She had to know deep down that she wasn't ready to assume the presidency. Maybe she thought if Bush could do it, she could too. If she does end up as president someday, I will leave the country. She would be far worse than Bush.
I'm not worried, though. I think her national career is toast. Mitt Romney is going to destroy her in 2012. I can't wait to watch the Republican bloodbath between Romney, Jindal, Palin, and Crist.
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