Just a couple of Johns...

whowatches · 07-09-2004, 10:10 AM

Nothing says lovin' like a little huggin'

By Wesley Pruden
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Watching the intimate moments of courtship of others embarrasses most of us, or at least some of us. But the public displays of affection that shocked our grandparents are regarded in our time as fit for Sunday school.

http://www.washtimes.com/national/pruden.htm

Hmm.... very interesting. Is this display of affection contrived in an attempt to touch a specific demographic? Has this columnist simply exagerated a few small instances in order to further a conservative agenda?

If the campaign is actively purporting this image to the American voter, then why? Are they taking a gamble that the average American voter (note that I do not say citizen -- big difference) is properly in tune with the Bravo-esque metrosexuality necessary to appreciate and be influenced by this tactic?

Thoughts?

07-09-2004, 10:10 AM	#1
whowatches 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 575	Just a couple of Johns... Nothing says lovin' like a little huggin' By Wesley Pruden THE WASHINGTON TIMES Watching the intimate moments of courtship of others embarrasses most of us, or at least some of us. But the public displays of affection that shocked our grandparents are regarded in our time as fit for Sunday school. http://www.washtimes.com/national/pruden.htm Hmm.... very interesting. Is this display of affection contrived in an attempt to touch a specific demographic? Has this columnist simply exagerated a few small instances in order to further a conservative agenda? If the campaign is actively purporting this image to the American voter, then why? Are they taking a gamble that the average American voter (note that I do not say citizen -- big difference) is properly in tune with the Bravo-esque metrosexuality necessary to appreciate and be influenced by this tactic? Thoughts?
whowatches 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 575

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