Following his interview on my show last night, PZ Myers is soliticing input from his readers on how to change his image.

As usual, whenever I slither out into the real world and actually meet people or talk to them, I get these comments: “You sound so mellow.” “You seem to be a nice guy.” “You’re like…a college professor.” “You sound wimpy.” It’s terrible. I need an image makeover. I’m looking for suggestions, and here are a few ideas:

  • Hire James Earl Jones to dub over everything I say.
  • Eyepatch. Pegleg. Hook. Parrot.
  • Get tattoos, wear black leather, arrive for appointments on a Harley.
  • Develop maniacal laugh, cackle horribly at inappropriate times, acquire reputation for unpredictability.
  • Vomit blood occasionally.
  • Get elocution lessons from Lewis Black.

I’ve got just the ticket.

Experimental Cephaloplasty surgery. Imagine the possibilities.

I made this for the great Science Blogger War of 2006. Didn't get used.

Check out his post. Some of the suggestions people have made are hilarious!