Why are there so few politicans with beards ?
in the last couple decades when was the last time there was a presidental candidate with a beard ???
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Pfuzylogic · M
@Madgirl That was a mustache?
Pfuzylogic · M
@thisguy20
Is that why it was so easy to keep waxed?
Is that why it was so easy to keep waxed?
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familyfunguy · 56-60, M
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout It has been speculated that he actually couldn't grow a beard if he tried. Not to say that he would necessarily want one.
But yeah he would look better.
But yeah he would look better.
OctoberEyes · 26-30, M
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@OctoberEyes That's a beard I can get behind.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
AmbivalentFriability · 26-30
SethGreene531 · M
In positions of influence or authority - especially politics, visual cues and 1st impressions are important. And establishing public trust is #1 - regardless of whether a candidate intends to keep their promises.
Just as dark suits convey professionalism, leadership, and credibility; being clean shaven establishes trustworthiness, and openness. Whereas human psychology may interpret a beard as concealment.
Just as dark suits convey professionalism, leadership, and credibility; being clean shaven establishes trustworthiness, and openness. Whereas human psychology may interpret a beard as concealment.
PhoenixPhail · M
@Shadyglow Conformity and the military look makes me run.
Spoiledbrat · F
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
Because in ww1 nen shaved their beards so they could properly wear a gas mask, most American men kept shaving as their morning routine, so after ww1 very few male politicians have beards
familyfunguy · 56-60, M
This doesn't answer your question, but if politicians in general had neck beards, that would be a reflection of how hard working and valuable to society they are.
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NerdyPotato · M
Hmm, I've never noticed that, but now you mention it, that seems to be a pattern. I have no clue about the reason, but it's an interesting question.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
Men w facial hair are hiding things . That the psychological truth . That’s why they aren’t trusted..
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@AthrillatheHunt It's true. I'm hiding my double chin.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
@LordShadowfire you have more chins than a Chinese phone book. 😆
mayguy · 46-50, M
The last one? Hmmm...I don't know about *candidate* but the last elected beardy prez was maybe Garfield (???) And we all know what happened to him 😂
Pfuzylogic · M
That goes back to Benjamin Harrison in 1893. “Clean cut” is suppose to imply honest. 🥸
Wiseacre · F
@Pfuzylogic truth to it..
Pfuzylogic · M
@Wiseacre Okay but not sure what the demonstrated evidence is.
antonioioio · 70-79, M
Because in America you have to get financial backing to get elected and to get that you have to look the part
OldBrit · 61-69, M
Research shows voters consider people with beards less trustworthy
JamesBugman · 56-60, T
Because hair is gross, smells, collects food and germs, and looks terrible.
Torsten · 36-40, M
@JamesBugman there is such things called shampoo, conditioner. Beard oil and balm. If you used such things your hair would not be gross or smell and if you washed it, it would not collect food and germs. Should try it sometime
Penny · 46-50, F
Because beards are more unprofessional looking prolly
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Penny · 46-50, F
@LordShadowfire grizzled mountain man on top lol
PhoenixPhail · M
Maybe because they're so stuck in their ways, nothing ever grows on them.
Torsten · 36-40, M
bearded people are normally smarter and more honest.. Hence why you dont see many politicians with them
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Women want their politics to be more feminine and thus don't vote for men with beards.
JPWhoo · 36-40, M
The last major presidential candidate to wear a mustache was Thomas Dewey in 1948.
OliRos · 18-21, F
Because women are allowed to vote.
Be honest, you knew it was a bad idea.
Be honest, you knew it was a bad idea.
BizSuitStacy · M
They don't need beards when they can lie through their teeth.
Shadyglow · F
I am sure this crowd thinks this is a real thing.
Wiseacre · F
Pierre Trudeau had one for a short while.
wonkywinky · 51-55, M
Because beards are hideous.
Puppycat23 · F
It looks so unkempt
Briggett · T
They old
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Oh, my God. You're right. That's what's missing.
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