2008 Woodie Awards
Upon voting in America, you do not simply cast your vote for a politician, but an image. Beginning with George Washington's powdered ringlets, our leaders have recognized that their appearance has played an enormous role in their reliability and ultimately their voter base.
Everywhere you look this season, you simply cannot avoid it. On the street, in the workplace, and in the stores, its ubiquity is evident. This craze cannot be suppressed, and try as you might, you just cannot escape its grasp. No, I am not referring to this autumn's incessant presidential campaign advertising or its never-ending political discourse.