Its not an important question,just something thats always bugged me.
2007-02-13 09:43:51 · 13 answers · asked by emnie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
At one point in time a lot of people wore wigs-young, old, men, women. It was a sign of status. People cut their hair short and put on the wigs, often also powdering them (use of wigs was probably meant to decrease the amount of lice, bedbugs, diseases[or so they thought] etc. At a certain point in their lives, people would start wearing white wigs. It is certainly a sign of age, and therefore would seem to be a sign of knowledge and esteem as well. Judges still do.
2007-02-13 09:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by too_simple_to_be_a_rose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an important part of showing who is acting in court. It also makes them less easily identified in the street.
2007-02-13 09:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by R.E.M.E. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To give them an air of dignity, solemnity and authority also giving added weight to their words. It intimidates people also.
2007-02-13 09:47:17 · answer #3 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is believed that the elderly people are the wisest. old people have white hair. therefore, judges are wise, and make wise accusations
2007-02-13 09:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by ipodlady231 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to show authority and power. In my opinion I'd just point and laugh.
2007-02-13 09:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by jibs91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to show that they have authority and are in charge of everything and are the oldest and wisest person in the room and everything has to go past them
2007-02-13 09:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by Leo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sets off the garter and suspenders under their robes.
2007-02-13 09:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by Dava 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
English tradition...but is being discontinued shortly.
2007-02-13 09:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrong section, hon.
2007-02-13 12:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by leavemebe_11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do know but they look cute.....and would never say no to my boyfriend he will get one of these sexy wigs......lool
2007-02-13 20:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋