Am I the only one who was struck by the constant whistling in McCain's speech?

[jazzjunkysue]

I know it's not the nicest thing I've ever posted, but, really, since alot of people will only hear sound bites or general tone, I think he sounded alot older than I remember in other forums.

Perhaps the microphone at the convention was balanced to minimize this effect.

But he sounded like a really really old geezer.

And of course, it was alot of pretty words. He even followed the train of thought better than usual.

But most people probably just heard "Old guy."

[tularetom]

1. I didn't listen - were his teeth loose?

Loose dental plates can cause that whistling sound

[gulliver]

2. Darrell Hammond, where are you?

Let's see some whistling McCain impersonations. McCain whistles his S's big time...very annoying.

[Ino]

3. Yes, I noticed it.

I'm also annoyed by the frequent "tsk" sound that Failin makes.

[subterranean]

4. No, you're not the only one.

I notice it every time I hear him speak.

[Curtland1015]

5. God yes! It drives me nuts!

He sounds like the love child of Sylvester the Cat and Elmer Fudd!

[Jennicut]

6. YES! I noticed it especially tonight. I cringe when I hear him speak.

Its like he's got dentures or something. Combine that with the shrill screech of Phalin and that is quite the gruesome twosome. Barack and Joe on the other hand have voices I could listen to all day. :)

[ailsagirl]

7. It's called "sibilant" and it drives me nuts

[The_Casual_Observer]

8. & the farting. He can't help it. He's also missing a chunk out of his

fat head where they removed a tumor.

[chappydog26]

9. LOL!

I almost expect him to get pissed and yell "conflabbit!" like an old prospector!

[DesertFlower]

10. i can't stand looking at his

yellow teeth. with all his money you would think he would have them professionally whitened or get some veneers.