The Poll’s are in! DC's Grooming Lounge Predicts Presidential Winners Based On Appearance

Oct. 9, 2008 - PRLog -- “We’ve predicted the last 3 presidential winners based on the candidates grooming habits and more specifically by the condition of their eyebrows,” says Michael Gilman, co-owner of the Grooming Lounge.

Forget the Gallup and  Zogby polls, the Pew Research Center and Qunnipiac College prognosticators, the country’s best polling organization with a nack for both accuracy and superficiality is D.C’s own GROOMING LOUNGE, the nonpartisan and unofficial “nation’s most powerful” barbershop/men’s spa where Capital Hill’s power players convene to polish and articulate their most important platform:  grooming.

As pro-bono political consultants for both parties, weighing in with grooming and fashion tips designed to tip the election scales, GROOMING LOUNGE’s owners Michael Gilman and Pirooz Sarshar say that, throughout history, voters have always chosen the better groomed candidate.  To prove this theory, they will be conducting their perennially popular, and now in its 4th year, “GROOMING LOUNGE BARBER POLL.”

On the heels of the first presidential debate, and until election day, the GROOMING LOUNGE BARBER POLL will gauge which candidate and his running mate (even Sarah Palin and her husband are fair game) are making the best grooming choices as well as their popularity among voters.

“As the grooming resource for many of the members of the congress and senate, we’re experts on polishing images,” said Pirooz Sarshar, Co-Founder of the Grooming Lounge. Thusly, we felt it our civic duty to help these candidates look their best.  I guarantee the ticket that follows our advice will be sitting pretty in the White House next year.”

According to Gilman and Sarshar, their own recommendations for the candidates include:

On John McCain
•   Eyebrows Of Mass Destruction: “Our research shows that the last five elections have been won by the candidate with more well groomed eyebrows. Senator McCain needs to do some trimming of those caterpillars to stay in the race.”
•   Trim The Deficit – And Your Hair: “Senator McCain’s pseudo ‘swoop’ hairstyle needs to go. “Swooping” says to voters that he’s trying to ‘hide something and this election is a lot about honesty. We say he should embrace his baldness and go with shorter, more military-like hair.”
•   His Darkest Days Are In Front Of Him: “There are certainly concerns about Senator McCain’s age and health.  Some of this could be eased if he would use a subtle self tanning product. Such a product would make him look less pale, healthier ultimately and a bit younger.”

On Barack Obama
•   His Campaign Shouldn’t Look So Grey: “We understand that Senator Obama’s salt and pepper grey might be a tool to make him seem older and more experienced. We say ‘naaah.’ Mr. Obama needs to blend out that grey to maintain his smooth and always on-point style to stay connected to younger voters. His grey is a bit spotty”
•   No Sweat(s), Barack: “The Senator’s love of basketball has been showcased on many media outlets, as has his tendency to wear full-length sweatpants during these pick-up games. Wearing these sweatpants makes him look a little ‘out of touch’ and like he’s hiding something (does he have three knees?). We suggest he go with standard long shorts for continued mass appeal.”
•   Become A Spectacle: “He’s certainly intelligent enough, but some intellectual-type glasses might make the Senator look a bit more mature and swing some older votes.”

On Joe Biden
•   He’s Got A Hair Don’t: “Senator Biden really has some hair challenges. He’s got way to much hair and fly-aways all the way around. A real hair style is needed to clean up that ‘rat’s nest’ of sorts. A more refined style will lead to a more ‘put together’ and less ‘off the cuff’ view of Biden.”
•   This Vote Is No Tie: “When he does wear neckwear, Senator Biden’s choices have been too random and out of style.  His tie choices are in sharp contrast to his running mates classic and stylistic ties, which create a division and lack of synergy for his party. They also make him look less streamlined and focused.”
•   The Vote Is Neck & Neck: “Mr. Biden needs to take a trimmer to his neckline.  Voters want someone who pays attention to the details… like too much hair on the back of their necks.”

On Sarah Palin’s Husband, Todd
•   Lose The Goat: “Since some are questioning the Governor’s maturity and experience, Mr. Palin should help her out by shaving his youthful goatee. Such a goatee makes him look a bit collegiate and reflects poorly on Governor Palin’s inexperienced image.”
•   Gel More With Less: “Too much sticky hair gel also makes him look less mature – and reflects the same on his wife.  A less ‘crunchy’ hair product can remove that youthful wet look.”


Both Michael Gilman and Pirooz Sarshar will be available for print and electronic interviews.
Clips of their previous TV appearances can be seen in the press room at: www.groominglounge.com

The Grooming Lounge is one of the country’s first upscale barbershop and spas exclusively for men, now with locations in Washington, D.C, McLean, VA and Atlanta, GA.  In addition to their growing locations, The Grooming Lounge offers the country’s preeminent men’s grooming and advice catalogs and website:  www.groominglounge.com

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