Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Style Decoding Callista Gingrich's style
Posted by Heather Kenny on 12.13.11 at 05:15 PM
Callista's helmet hair has attracted attention before, but Givhan goes further, inferring the message sent by her anachronistic 'do and stiff suits. In an era in which women generally prefer to look casually, effortlessly put together—even if in truth it took them hours—Gingrich's "many style tics—stacked one atop the other—read as code for narcissism, self-indulgence, and brittle self-absorption. . . . In Mrs. Gingrich’s case, style implies a social hierarchy that, far from exuding empathy, reflects the haughty airs of noblesse oblige."
Does that seem like a lot to read into an old-lady hair style and a preference for sharp tailoring? Maybe. But in politics today, every word, move, and facial expression is scrutinized for meaning. As a longtime resident in this high-stakes environment, Newt Gingrich is surely aware of this, and therefore his wife must surely be as well. We can be reasonably confident that she knows that her immovable coiffure says something about her. But like the one percenters who are still bewildered by the spreading anger and frustration around the country, she may not entirely understand what it is.
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Please make a better case for judging a politician on the basis of his wife's hairstyle.
While you're at it, please tell us why Callista's hairstyle is inferior to that of Michelle Obama.
And WHY.
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A little clarity on the protocol of it all, just in case it's necessary:
If Newt Gingrich gets elected president, does his third wife and his second floozy become our nation's First Homewrecker?
Because I think by her history she's made it clear she's no lady, right?
She reminds me of an even more uptight Cindy McCain, still a NO!
We want to be proud of the nations first family. Think of the numerous first ladies that have lived in the White House and made us proud to see them with their husbands. Now think of how gut wrenching and disgusting it would be if the Gingriches were to occupy that wonderful mansion. Hopefully this won't happen. Lets hope that the old adage that good will always win out over evil holds true.
Oh, ffs. She's trying to say, "I'm not a whore. Seriously. I'm not."
This witch has "Homwwrecking Whore, Gold Digging Beeotch" written all over her face. That hooked nose & sinister smile scares the bejesus out of me but The Son of Satan, Newt, probably drools over these features. Only Newt would be attracted to this demon. We The People cannot allow this unholy couple inhabit our great White House. If so, God would certainly punish America.
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