Question of the Day
Before and after politicians give speeches to large groups, why do they point out into various places in the crowd and wave? Is this an affectation on their part to make it seem as if the crowd is littered with people they personally know? Or do their security details place people they know at strategic locations in the crowd to ensure the politician isn't waving at a complete stranger?
And it's a bipartisan thing, definitely not exclusive to any one party. Admittedly, I watched more of the Democratic Convention than the Republican (and I only watched a little of the Democratic convention -- no substance gets discussed at those things, I'd rather wait for the debates), but I noticed it constantly, and it makes me laugh. Most times I think they're just pointing at some random spot on a wall.
At least that is something both parties can agree on. "We propose to wave at as many random spots in a crowd as possible, in the hopes it will make us seem more popular and, therefore, more likable and electable."
And with that little nugget from my brain, I'm off to do laundry.
And it's a bipartisan thing, definitely not exclusive to any one party. Admittedly, I watched more of the Democratic Convention than the Republican (and I only watched a little of the Democratic convention -- no substance gets discussed at those things, I'd rather wait for the debates), but I noticed it constantly, and it makes me laugh. Most times I think they're just pointing at some random spot on a wall.
At least that is something both parties can agree on. "We propose to wave at as many random spots in a crowd as possible, in the hopes it will make us seem more popular and, therefore, more likable and electable."
And with that little nugget from my brain, I'm off to do laundry.