We've all seen Jaywalking or something like it, where we all get some kicks from the ignorance of common man. Well unfortunately, those people we see on T.V. apparently aren't in the minority.
A study by a researcher from Georgetown tried to find out if people learned anything about government in junior high or high school (my words, not hers). The following is my favorite, as sad as it is, finding:
Only one in seven Americans (15%) can correctly name John Roberts as Chief Justice of the United States; 78% don’t know. Two-thirds of Americans (66%) know at least one of the judges on the Fox television show American Idol. In a 2006 survey, less than one in 10 (9%) could identify the Chief Justice.
So, if you want to feel good about how much you know, check out the rest of the findings.
Monday, June 22, 2009
American Ignorance
Posted by spoon at 8:52 AM
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And the best part is.... most of the people reading this post didn't know who the Chief Justice was before you mentioned it and then we were like: 'oh yeah, I knew that.' Sorry guys, I know you didn't. And as for American Idol - I guess that shows us that TV still works in the world of branding! I wonder if Chief Roberts wants to advertise on TV?
here's the thing tho: we have to go out of our way to know who the chief justices are. american idol is advertised everywhere in our face. how are we going to miss that simon is a judge for american idol?
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