I call it calculated blandness,

Mike has observed many of these things, and he's avoided the less toxic elements of those various personalities.

We end up sort of accepting that is the lesser of evils,

On occasions I have been big-headed. I think most people are when they get in the limelight. I call myself Big Head just to remind myself not to be.

I'm mischievous, but I'm calculated.

calculated and craven political stunt.