I wonder when lapel pins became a tool to show the wearers' social awareness. In other words, a tool to demonstrate the type of person they wants be seen as.  Did it start with the White Band, or Pink Ribbon?

Sadly, for me at least, when it comes to celebrities, the more pins they wear, the less credible they look. In a way, too many pins is like a   heavily Photoshopped portrait.

Take the example of our governor. 

When he was elected after his predecessor died during his term, he didn't wear any pins at all, which I think made him look honest and reliable.