The Presidents’ New Clothes, A Cautionary Tale
In the heart of Washington D.C. lived a President who was obsessed by his clothes. Convinced that personal style was key to public approval, he had each of his suits tailored to project the perfect image. The President's team of consultants worked tirelessly to maintain his appearance, gauging public opinion weekly and modifying his wardrobe accordingly; perhaps a slight narrowing of the ties or a broadening at the hem of the trousers. Sometimes it seemed as though, overnight, the President's image had changed completely. But he maintained steadfastly that although certain elements of his look may change from time to time, he always remained true to his essential sense of style. It came to pass that the President's advisors had an idea. "Mr. President," they explained, "we've developed a revolutionary new fabric. It's so advanced that it appears invisible to those who are unintelligent or unfit for their positions. With this material, we can crea...