So today on the poll, we are inspired by this story. And it is something that just came out of the

psychiatry, psychology, and law review. Which Ted has the subscription to and is kind enough to bring it in.

Well, he leaves it on the toilet. I do, man. That's where I get most of the reading done in that

monthly that I enjoy. So they said this is a surprising study.

And it says when people make judgments about a defendant's guilt in a case where physical appearance could Plauseby play a role, how does this normally shake down in our minds?

So in other words, this is an attractive person.

They are up on a criminal offense.

Where does the jury's mind and brain go?

Where does the public perception?

What is part of all that?

Right.

And it's the looks of the person.

Of course.

Yeah.

So basically, they say, you know, that's always been what we know.

But you don't say.

Yes.

And they bring up the blind date swindle, tend to be more lenient about friends as far as it. Yeah, yeah, yeah, he's nice. He's a good guy. Right. But they talk about the leniency toward unattractive faces. Now, the finding, which the researchers describe as an ugly leniency effect, challenges the assumption that attractive individuals always receive more favorable treatment.

Turns out it's the exact opposite.

Really?

The researchers set out to understand.

What, do you feel pity because they're also so ugly?

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