Scott

So THAT explains it…

from www.livescience.com

Men whose masculinity is challenged become more inclined to support war or buy an SUV, a new study finds.

Their attitudes against gays change, too.

Cornell University researcher Robb Willer used a survey to sample undergraduates. Participants were randomly assigned feedback that indicated their responses were either masculine of feminine.

The women had no discernable reaction to either type of feedback in a follow-up survey.

But the guys’ reactions were “strongly affected,” Willer said today.

“I found that if you made men more insecure about their masculinity, they displayed more homophobic attitudes, tended to support the Iraq war more and would be more willing to purchase an SUV over another type of vehicle,” said Willer said. “There were no increases [in desire] for other types of cars.”

Those who had their masculinity threatened also said they felt more ashamed, guilty, upset and hostile than those whose masculinity was confirmed, he said.

There will be a gallery/curator talk by Lenny Campello this Sunday.

Gallery Talk: Sunday, July 31, 2005, 2:00 PM
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 – 6:00 PM, or by appointment
Warehouse:
1021 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Metro:
Gallery Place/Chine Town (Red Line) or Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center (Yellow and Green Lines)

We had a nice time in North Carlina, met some of the in-laws – nice people – very friendly and fun. We went boating on Sunday and a storm came up – there was no way we could get back to the cabin since lightning was all around so we stopped at some friends of Mikes dad. They fed us of course, and we stood in the kitchen waiting for the storm to pass. I may have screamed like a little girl- I don’t remember, but there, on the refrigerator, next to little Suzies sunflower scribbles, was my artwork. These people had no idea who I was. Apparently, grandma had picked up a handful of Smokey Bear magnets from some national park somewhere and had about a dozen of them sticking to their fridge.

I didn’t think they weren’t using my Smokey artwork any more – too beefy – too hairy – the nipples – something – I don’t know why. This is the art that was on the magnet – they used it quite a bit back in 2000. I did 17 of them – there are a couple others on my other website. Seems like sooo long ago.

It’s an odd feeling seeing my work when I don’t expect it or in some strange out of the way place, it’s like seeing a ghost.

Until Tuesday. Hopefully can relax by the lake and take it easy. Been busy working on the September show – as well as following the Wilson/Plame/Rove spectacle…

Here is the Cricket cover I did last December. I’m a little late posting this – not sure if it’s still on the stands or not. The response has been terrific and I’ve heard from lots of kids and adults about this. Even my family seemed impressed.