11-03-2008, 10:20 PM
(vikm) wrote:
(First off, I'm hoping Obama wins.) Now, I've also noticed the "grayer" hair and consciously wondered if it was a natural progression. I know this may seem a bit consp. theorist but I could totally see the campaign "enhancing" the gray. One of the attacks on him is that he lacks experience. Well, with perception and appearance being so important, a fresh-faced, darker haired guy is going to probably seem less convincing that someone with a touch of gray. It's possible that he used to darken it or he now lightens it. It's also entirely possible that it is just the rigors of the campaigning and lack of sleep for almost 2 years.
what i forgot to add to my post is that, for reasons you sited, it probably doesn't hurt him. it could be enhanced but look at his face also; he is tired and weathered, understandably. i have a feeling it's stress not cosmetics.