&gt; It works as a vaccine against tribal thinking.<p>Yeah, well. About that... It might not be related but I have often been singled out because of strabism and I also developed a strong tendency to swim against the current in tribal settings (applause, talking about the movie we just saw when living the theater, political discussion). It&#x27;s okay now, I know I have that tendency and watch out for it. Can&#x27;t say for sure if it&#x27;s related though.<p>Anyway. I would never fun of anyone based on their looks. This, I am pretty sure it&#x27;s related. Although I have known some mean kid with deformities.