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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders- BAD HAIR DAYS ? [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)69. I don't think it's a good trademark in a candidate for the job he seeks.
Einstein was the "absent minded scientist-genius." He wore socks with sandals, too.
We don't want the guy with his finger on the button to give off the impression that he's too "off in the clouds" that he doesn't have the presence of mind to comb his own hair.
It's just not a good look.
Howard Stern is never going to be President. He has a radio show where he makes fun of naked women. I don't think he'd get many votes, even if he went to supercuts and got a crew cut.
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Hey, he's got hair. Any hair at his age is an accomplishment. And he doesn't dye it.
pnwmom
May 2015
#22
I wish Sen. Sanders and all men with hair like him, went for the 'Captain Picard' look
Sunlei
May 2015
#33
+1 'My gray hair is unruly.' And I've gotten better things to do than to color it.
freshwest
May 2015
#47
He should get a better cut that won't "fly away" and comb it before public appearances.
MADem
May 2015
#53
He should say "Unlike other candidates you don't have to wait for me to be 'ready' to talk to you!"
cascadiance
May 2015
#58
Didn't Bill Clinton famously stop traffic on a bridge to get his hair cut? nt
daredtowork
May 2015
#66
I had to pass as my selection wasn't there. Sen Sander's hair reflects his nature. Free and
rhett o rick
May 2015
#77
One always needs to be careful about adopting cultural icons that aren't really yours...
cascadiance
May 2015
#106