1. I think it has gone too far, because it's violent and hard to watch.
2. I think people find it particularly offensive because it mocks Jesus Christ.
3. I think it sensationalizes bullying because it makes it look very exaggerated. The lad was a martyr cause he died for something.
Friday, 10 May 2013
Monday, 22 April 2013
BC NDP April Fools Attack Ad Questions
1. Yes, I think the Ad was effective. The Conservative attack ads are very hard to take seriously to begin with, so this parody ad just pushes the message over the edge, making it lose all worth.
2. The ad is particularly effective because it replicates the Conservative ad quite well, but the content is unbelievable so that even simple-minded voters can understand the parody.
2. The ad is particularly effective because it replicates the Conservative ad quite well, but the content is unbelievable so that even simple-minded voters can understand the parody.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Simpsons 138th Episode
1.
a) Intertextuality
b) Self Awareness
c) Parody and Satire
2. The simpsons 138th episode references a number of things through intertextuality, mainly talk shows. The episode itself is spoofed as a talk show hosted by Troy McClure. The cash register that shows the price of Maggie is displayed as "NRA4EVER", which is a reference to the National Rifle Association.
3. This episode is extremely self aware, because it's being hosted by one of the characters in the show, who remains in character (because his character is a celebrity host), but puts the show out of character (by displaying the Simpson family house as a backdrop). Certain episodes are showed and discussed within the episode, by the characters.
4. Some cartoons that are obviously influenced by The Simpsons are Family Guy and American Dad.
a) Intertextuality
b) Self Awareness
c) Parody and Satire
2. The simpsons 138th episode references a number of things through intertextuality, mainly talk shows. The episode itself is spoofed as a talk show hosted by Troy McClure. The cash register that shows the price of Maggie is displayed as "NRA4EVER", which is a reference to the National Rifle Association.
3. This episode is extremely self aware, because it's being hosted by one of the characters in the show, who remains in character (because his character is a celebrity host), but puts the show out of character (by displaying the Simpson family house as a backdrop). Certain episodes are showed and discussed within the episode, by the characters.
4. Some cartoons that are obviously influenced by The Simpsons are Family Guy and American Dad.
Family Guy Blue Harvest
1. 3 Cultural References:
a) One of the Empire's Star Destroyers has a Bush - Cheney campaign bumper sticker on it, which is a reference to former president George W. Bush's re-election campaign.
b) Luke asks the London Symphony order to play the theme song of "The People's Court".
c) Rush Limbaugh plays a radio commentator, which he also is in real life. In the show, he criticizes liberal media, which he also does in real life.
2. I think that the cultural references in family guy certainly contribute to the meaning of the show, especially because the humor in family guy is in essence, extremely childish. The use of subtle (although usually blatant) cultural references shows that family guy, and its humor, is one big joke.
a) One of the Empire's Star Destroyers has a Bush - Cheney campaign bumper sticker on it, which is a reference to former president George W. Bush's re-election campaign.
b) Luke asks the London Symphony order to play the theme song of "The People's Court".
c) Rush Limbaugh plays a radio commentator, which he also is in real life. In the show, he criticizes liberal media, which he also does in real life.
2. I think that the cultural references in family guy certainly contribute to the meaning of the show, especially because the humor in family guy is in essence, extremely childish. The use of subtle (although usually blatant) cultural references shows that family guy, and its humor, is one big joke.
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Postmodernism in South Park
1. Intertextuality - Many real songs are used (with changed lyrics) in Eric's band, "Faith Plus One". This is an aspect of post modernism because it demonstrates a lack of originality, and use of cliche's.
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Oxfam Questions
1. On the Oxfam website, Coca-Cola has a humanitarianism score of 41%.
2. Coca-Cola scored the lowest in the 'land' category, with a whopping 1/10.
3. In the Behind the Brands section of the website, Oxfam encourages the reader to use Twitter or Facebook to message the company, or to contact the CEO personally. Oxfam also has a section of their website designated to information about donating, volunteering, fundraising or working with them.
4. I could make an impression on a Large Corporation by boycotting a specific product, or protesting about a specific part of their company. I could also just message a ceo.
5. http://www.oxfam.org
2. Coca-Cola scored the lowest in the 'land' category, with a whopping 1/10.
3. In the Behind the Brands section of the website, Oxfam encourages the reader to use Twitter or Facebook to message the company, or to contact the CEO personally. Oxfam also has a section of their website designated to information about donating, volunteering, fundraising or working with them.
4. I could make an impression on a Large Corporation by boycotting a specific product, or protesting about a specific part of their company. I could also just message a ceo.
5. http://www.oxfam.org
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Articles criticizing Worldstarhiphop and Reddit
1. How do we find a balance between free speech and hate speech on the internet? Should all websites have a moderator to censor content that is unfit for viewing?
In my opinion, anybody can post anything anonymously over the internet, therefor therefor there really isn't a need to moderate it or censor it. If anybody has a problem with something on the internet, it's at their discretion to take action or react in any way to the content. If you see something you don't like, simply navigate away from it. I think anybody who takes sites like Reddit and Worldstarhiphop seriously really need to re-evaluate their life.
2. Should there be a law banning people from uploading videos of abuse and illegal acts?
There is no need to create a law for that, because it's at the website's/government's discretion. Sites like youtube have their own policies for keeping videos like that off, and videos that are against laws such as child porn get removed by the government anyways.
3. Does having sites like Worldstarhiphop and Reddit do anything to add to our culture and society or they simply a reflection of the darkest part of our society?
Reddit is a board/imageboard that allows people to congregate and discuss different topics, and anybody can use it. It is no way a reflection of the darkest part of our society, it reflects all parts of our society, and can lead to things which add to different parts of our culture. Worldstarhiphop on the other hand, is a video sharing site moderated by immature and un-educated clowns. This isn't to say Worldstarhiphop doesn't add to our culture, but it adds in a negative way.
In my opinion, anybody can post anything anonymously over the internet, therefor therefor there really isn't a need to moderate it or censor it. If anybody has a problem with something on the internet, it's at their discretion to take action or react in any way to the content. If you see something you don't like, simply navigate away from it. I think anybody who takes sites like Reddit and Worldstarhiphop seriously really need to re-evaluate their life.
2. Should there be a law banning people from uploading videos of abuse and illegal acts?
There is no need to create a law for that, because it's at the website's/government's discretion. Sites like youtube have their own policies for keeping videos like that off, and videos that are against laws such as child porn get removed by the government anyways.
3. Does having sites like Worldstarhiphop and Reddit do anything to add to our culture and society or they simply a reflection of the darkest part of our society?
Reddit is a board/imageboard that allows people to congregate and discuss different topics, and anybody can use it. It is no way a reflection of the darkest part of our society, it reflects all parts of our society, and can lead to things which add to different parts of our culture. Worldstarhiphop on the other hand, is a video sharing site moderated by immature and un-educated clowns. This isn't to say Worldstarhiphop doesn't add to our culture, but it adds in a negative way.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Adbuster Creation
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Adbusters Unit Assignment
1. http://www.mcspotlight.org/campaigns/translations/trans_uk.html
2. This article criticizes McDonald's in every aspect, from exploiting workers, damaging the environment and promoting unhealthy food. To sum up the article, the writers believe that McDonald's is aiming for world domination, by suckling in children customers and undermining local communities.
3. I am very surprised by the information of this article. It's no secret that McDonald's is one of the least healthy and most prominent fast food chains. I didn't know that the animals were killed barbarically, because I believe I read or heard somewhere that they were human, although it makes more sense to imagine a bunch of cows on a conveyor belt to death. I also wasn't aware of all the horrible effects that McDonald's had on the environment, specifically with the clearing of habitats to raise cows.
4. I think I could change the original intent of any McDonald's product by showing an obese person eating it, because it points out how unhealthy McDonald's products really are. I really agree with this article, because McDonald's is promoting unhealthy food to a younger audience. This will lead to lifestyle habits, so many future generations will be unhealthy unless they learn to change or this stops.
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2. This article criticizes McDonald's in every aspect, from exploiting workers, damaging the environment and promoting unhealthy food. To sum up the article, the writers believe that McDonald's is aiming for world domination, by suckling in children customers and undermining local communities.
3. I am very surprised by the information of this article. It's no secret that McDonald's is one of the least healthy and most prominent fast food chains. I didn't know that the animals were killed barbarically, because I believe I read or heard somewhere that they were human, although it makes more sense to imagine a bunch of cows on a conveyor belt to death. I also wasn't aware of all the horrible effects that McDonald's had on the environment, specifically with the clearing of habitats to raise cows.
4. I think I could change the original intent of any McDonald's product by showing an obese person eating it, because it points out how unhealthy McDonald's products really are. I really agree with this article, because McDonald's is promoting unhealthy food to a younger audience. This will lead to lifestyle habits, so many future generations will be unhealthy unless they learn to change or this stops.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Adbusters Spoof Ad
1. https://www.adbusters.org/content/joe-chemo-bed
2. The intended message of the company was to portray a cool/hip smoker, named Joe Camel. The spoof ad creates a more realistic portrayal of someone who smokes often, because he has lung cancer.
3. I think the spoof ad does a good job of making the company's original ad look bad, and would certainly make me question it.
4. I agree with the sentiment of the spoof for the most part, although some people with cancer or who know people with cancer may not appreciate it because it uses the disease as a weapon against the company. Cancer is a known side effect of smoking, so I think that the use of it is fair & just.
2. The intended message of the company was to portray a cool/hip smoker, named Joe Camel. The spoof ad creates a more realistic portrayal of someone who smokes often, because he has lung cancer.
3. I think the spoof ad does a good job of making the company's original ad look bad, and would certainly make me question it.
4. I agree with the sentiment of the spoof for the most part, although some people with cancer or who know people with cancer may not appreciate it because it uses the disease as a weapon against the company. Cancer is a known side effect of smoking, so I think that the use of it is fair & just.
Monday, 7 January 2013
Remember These Days Seltzer Man Questions
1. There was only one character, the seltzer man, and his values were hard work, family and tradition. He says so in his dialogue.
2. I agree with the seltzer man's values, because he lives his own way. Regardless of money and free time, he lives according to his beliefs.
3. There wasn't anything about the seltzer man's wife, whom he mentioned once in the documentary.
4. The whole documentary was very nostalgic, retro, and very calm. By leaving out all other characters except for the seltzer man, it creates a very solemn feel.
5. The overall message is to do what you believe in, and live to your values. It is also that tradition shouldn't go unappreciated, and sometimes older is better.
2. I agree with the seltzer man's values, because he lives his own way. Regardless of money and free time, he lives according to his beliefs.
3. There wasn't anything about the seltzer man's wife, whom he mentioned once in the documentary.
4. The whole documentary was very nostalgic, retro, and very calm. By leaving out all other characters except for the seltzer man, it creates a very solemn feel.
5. The overall message is to do what you believe in, and live to your values. It is also that tradition shouldn't go unappreciated, and sometimes older is better.
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