How do we form opinions about people? Is it on their overall merits or is it mostly about looks?
Politicians, perhaps more than anyone, are judged superficially--which might explain New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's performance last night on the David Letterman Show.
Christie is considered a contender to run for president in a few years, but his weight is considered a potential obstacle to victory.
Christie's physique is a running gag on the Letterman Show. They've doctored-up news footage to make it look like he's eating or cooking.
Christie's PR strategy was to embrace the joke and play along.
"I've made jokes about you not just one or two not just ongoing here or there intermittent but (takes out doughnut and eats it) I didn't know this was gonna be this long," Christie said on Letterman.
About how he's ultimately judged, Christie said if you do something well, people will give you a fair opportunity to do it.
Being the first lady takes a thick skin. Even when you're beautiful and near-perfectly toned like Michelle Obama, your looks get criticized.
In Alabama, a high school football coach who also teaches psychology was caught on tape telling a class of students the first lady has a, "fat butt."
He also went on a bigoted rant against people who are gay.
He was suspended ten days without pay and won't teach psychology anymore, but he'll get to keep his coaching job.
Whatdetermines how people are judged by others? Isit their overall merits -- personality, intelligence, looks, how they presentthemselves, etc? Or is it mostly just looks? Tellus what you think on our Facebook page.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:45:09 GMT
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Beauty used to be in the eye of the beholder. Nowadays, a phone-app is making some of the judgments. More than 5 million people have bought the "Ugly-Meter" app. Here's how it works: You take a photo,
Beauty used to be in the eye of the beholder. Nowadays, a phone-app is making some of the judgments. More than 5 million people have bought the "Ugly-Meter" app.
There's debate about how a school in Georgia -- and the local police department -- handled a 6- year- old who apparently threw a violent temper tantrum.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:48 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:48:27 GMT
The body of a white male was found floating in Lake Michigan off the 39th Street beach Wednesday morning. Neither the age nor the identity of the man have been confirmed by Chicago police.
The body of a white male was found floating in Lake Michigan off the 39th Street beach Wednesday morning. Neither the age nor the identity of the man have been confirmed by Chicago police.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:44:38 GMT
Chicago is at the tipping point, as the showdown continues over CPS closings. The final bell will ring for more than half of the public schools scheduled to close on Friday, under CPS' reorganization plan.
Chicago is at the tipping point, as the showdown continues over CPS closings. The final bell will ring for more than half of the public schools scheduled to close on Friday, under CPS' reorganization plan.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:55:19 GMT
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
