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Monday, September 13, 2004
I know that phrenology is much-debunked, old-school "science." In fact, I occasionally refer to phrenology in sarcastic moments, and laugh when I see it referenced as such, on "The Simpsons" and the like.
Thing is, I kind of agree with it. Not in the specific terms that leechers used to a century ago, mind you, but in the sense that certain physical characteristics tend to lead to certain personality traits. Very often, people who look alike act the same. It's part of the sizing-up I do of people, and it often provides some good instant insights.
For instance, I saw an advertisement for one reality show that has a participant who looks pretty similar to an ex-girlfriend. That similarity noted, a commercial today for the same show focused on said participant and revealed her to be an actress, like that ex-girlfriend, and having certain other personality traits in common.
It probably doesn't count as phrenology, but it's real.
Steven I. Weiss 5:56:00 PM
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