" Indians are idiots because of the climate of subcontinent", concluded Einstein .He had similar views for the People of Japan & China.
"Martyred soldiers were not forced to join Army" OmPuri screamed on a TV debate in anger to defend Workrights of Pakistani Artist in India. He meant , Soldiers join the army only for money.
Ain't both of the individuals mentioned 'great' for us?
The "Halo effect" is when one trait of a person or thing is used to make an overall judgement of that person.
Do you wonder why one special 'below average' guy gets above average increment every year?
We want to fit each and every individual into a framework of "Good" or "Bad". Now the issue is neither one always good nor always bad. Still, We close our eyes for the bad of good guys and the good of bad guys.
Is it necessary? Perhaps yes. When we make our icons, we by default make them free from all the faults. Especially, icons who are dead. We want to be like them, so hiding the bad part of personality is needed.
Do you know Hitler implemented a lot of animal rights policies & he was a vegetarian himself?
Anupam S Shlok
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