This is why people need to think about philosophy. This is a Socratic dialogue.
Q: Why would you put your candidate in boxing gloves?
A: to make him look combative, and competent, and tough.
Q: And if he doesn't look any of those? If he looks doofy?
A: don't do it, it'll be an unmitigated disaster
add a skeleton here at some point
about 19 hours ago