Who else can't wait to see Obama (over 6 feet tall) standing next to McCain (5 foot 7) on a stage?

[NNN0LHI]

Now that should be a real hoot to watch.

Did someone say shoe lifts?

Don

Edit to add photo for comparison (Sarkozy is a bit taller than McCain):

[11 Bravo]

1. I guarantee you, Grandpa will be standing on a phone book (or two).

[JerseygirlCT]

18. Or he'll insist that they sit. nt

[FightingIrish]

2. Gravitas vs. Grampitas

Or should that be Grumpitas?

[texasleo]

28. lol

[elocs]

3. When people see the 2 of them side by side, the comparison will be striking.

People will be saying, "Oh my god!" McCain will be this tiny, old man. Obama will be strong, tall and presidential.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

4. They'll make concessions for him

They'll go out of their way to make sure that they are seated at debates and cameras never show them standing together.

[EFerrari]

5. Obama has a kind of stage presence would be very hard for anyone

to go up against. Seriously. No matter how tall or big or whatever, Obama projects intelligence, grace and reasonableness. As a producer who has spent a lot of time working with stuff like that, I feel sorry for McMore most of the time, trying to compete. It's not going to work for him.

We faked them out, Don. We got a looker this time.

lol

[monmouth]

6. McC is starting to remind me of Abe Simpson..Lotsa similarities there...nt

[NNN0LHI]

8. More like Abe Vigoda

[Canuckistanian]

20. Vigoda is youthful and full of life

Compared to McCain.

And Vigoda certainly has a better sense of humor.

[keroro gunsou]

24. and a much better actor

EOL

[Canuckistanian]

25. True dat

Actors usually memorize their scripts. This guy always seems to be winging it.

[undeterred]

7. McCain will stand on a stool.

Like Mike Dukakis.

[Ichingcarpenter]

19. You said stool........

[SmileyRose]

9. Betcha every debate makes it a point NOT to show them too close

unless it's from a very odd angle.

[Mind_your_head]

10. QUICK! McCain better read this article by the bbc:

Fat friends 'can boost your size'

People are subconsciously influenced by the weight of those around them - so fat friends can cause someone to put on weight too, researchers suggest.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7524944.stm

I wish I know my way around photoshop, b/c I could have "so much fun" with this one.....

:rofl:

[MercutioATC]

11. The podiums will be on completely opposite sides of the stage...

...and I wouldn't be surprised if McCain's podium was a few inches shorter to minimize the visible height difference.

[exothermic]

12. Is tall a requirement? Mr. Kucinich will be disappointed.

:eyes:

[NNN0LHI]

14. Last I checked Mr. Kucinich supports Obama for president

You may as well too.

Don

[progdonkey]

13. it'll be like Jon Lovitz as Michael Dukakis on SNL...

He'll have a motorized platform that will lift him to be on-level with Obama.

[AndyTiedye]

15. They'll Use a Slanted Stage to Make McLame Look Taller

[XOKCowboy]

16. Heck with appearances.. Once they start to speak it'll be apparent...

to all but about 22% of America who's more fit to be President.

[JerseygirlCT]

17. I suspect 5'7" is generous. nt

[book_worm]

21. I'm sure one of the conditions is that they don't stand next to each other.

[NNN0LHI]

23. Its customary to have them shake hands

Don't know how that can be avoided?

Don

[MiniMe]

31. Creative camera angles

Of course, thats if the media will go along with it.

[Ilsa]

33. Andrea Mitchell will be wrestling the camera operator to get her money shot. nt

[KitchenWitch]

22. McLame will be on a platform of some sort

[napi21]

26. If they stand behind a podium, McNuts will be standing on a riser.

That's happened many times before when there was a dramatic difference in height between two candidates. I don't think that a major problem. The BIG problem I see is that they won't be able to do enough makeup on McNuts to bbe able to hide the dramatic difference in vibrant health and (sorry to say) old age. I've said it before, it's not his age in years that appears debilitating, but his state of mind. Compare McNuts and Laughtenburg. Frank if OLDER than John, but the actions, ideas, and appearance of the two are dramatically different!

[NNN0LHI]

27. kick

[MiniMe]

29. Didn't they do something for *'s podium in 2004 to try to not make the

height difference really obvious?

[MiniMe]

30. Here is the image. Look how much shorter the pedestal is on *'s podium

[Philosoraptor]

32. There's nothing wrong with being small, or tall, just don't be a jerk is all