2 chapters across the catalog
An anecdote about Michael Jackson using an "apple crate" to appear taller during an MTV award ceremony illustrates how height is manipulated in media. The hosts apply this to political figures, discussing the heights of General Dempsey and incoming Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
Debate Camera Angles, Candidate Heights, and Apple Crates
Dvorak analyzes the visual production of the GOP debate, noting that Rick Santorum is the tallest candidate at 6'4" while Michelle Bachmann stands on a "half-crate" to appear level with others. He claims the camera angles were manipulated to make Ron Paul look smaller and less presidential compared to Gingrich and Romney. The use of blue backgrounds for certain candidates is also identified as a psychological trick.
