I suppose that the honourable gentleman's hair, like his intellect, will recede into the darkness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Keating links the politician's receding hairline to a receding intellect as a way to insult his intelligence.
- In plain terms
- The politician is losing his hair and his intelligence.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical changes are used to mock mental decline.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does physical appearance reflect capability?
- How do we critique without bullying?
Another view
It relies on ageist and ableist stereotypes to be effective.
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