I think you assigned this because it shows how dumb things make the news. And to show us that not all news is about the war and good things that people do. It shows us that there are dumb people out there who get caught doing dumb things and they get to be in the news.
I think people are obsessed with these kinds of things because it makes them feel better about themselves. There are people who do dumber things then you yourself do. And it makes you feel good to know these people exist.
I think they are fairly reported. I'm sure some of the stupid things that happen aren't reported. These stories kind of make the news a little lighter, gives you something to laugh at and make you feel a little better.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Darwin Awards
Two kids 17 and 19 were drunk and stoned and decided to dance on an almost empty oil tank. They also decided it was a good idea to smoke while in the oil tank and it caught on fire and exploded hurling them 150 feet to their deaths.
I picked this one because of what it says after the fact about the rules. Both had not recreated, both were above the age of sixteen. And they thought it was wise while stoned to jump around in an oil tank containing 160 barrels of crude oil.
I think this made the news because it just shows how dumb people can be.
I picked this one because of what it says after the fact about the rules. Both had not recreated, both were above the age of sixteen. And they thought it was wise while stoned to jump around in an oil tank containing 160 barrels of crude oil.
I think this made the news because it just shows how dumb people can be.
New of the weird article
A persons caught burglarizing a house is forced to clean up the mess they made by the owner who had them at gunpoint.
I picked it because it seemed unusual to make the person who broke into your house clean up the mess they made.
I think it made the news because it seems a bit odd, but if you had the chance to make someone do it you would probably do the same thing.
I picked it because it seemed unusual to make the person who broke into your house clean up the mess they made.
I think it made the news because it seems a bit odd, but if you had the chance to make someone do it you would probably do the same thing.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Video Killed the Radio Star
1. Need for Speed Most Wanted
2. I haven't played it for a while, but it was very fun. I didn't want to talk about Mario even though I really wanted to.
3. It is media because it has different brands of cars and car accessories. There is also other billboards and music on the game.
4. This game sends the message that you need to have the fastest car, be able to piss off the cops and get away to make it to the top of the most wanted list. You have to do something to make them chase you and the higher your status the better the chase. You have to get away otherwise they impound your car for the money you cost the city to pursue you. So i guess the message is to piss off the cops then engage them in a high speed chase and be able to escape.
5. I guess they are negative messages, because if you do this in real life you will get arrested.
6. I think you assigned this because media comes in all forms and we need to be aware of this so we don't fall victim to the media's control of everything. We need to think for ourselves and avoid following the media's influence even in video games.
2. I haven't played it for a while, but it was very fun. I didn't want to talk about Mario even though I really wanted to.
3. It is media because it has different brands of cars and car accessories. There is also other billboards and music on the game.
4. This game sends the message that you need to have the fastest car, be able to piss off the cops and get away to make it to the top of the most wanted list. You have to do something to make them chase you and the higher your status the better the chase. You have to get away otherwise they impound your car for the money you cost the city to pursue you. So i guess the message is to piss off the cops then engage them in a high speed chase and be able to escape.
5. I guess they are negative messages, because if you do this in real life you will get arrested.
6. I think you assigned this because media comes in all forms and we need to be aware of this so we don't fall victim to the media's control of everything. We need to think for ourselves and avoid following the media's influence even in video games.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Music
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Let's-Get-Fucked-Up-And-Die-lyrics-Motion-City-Soundtrack/CED404D40082F50548256FDC000B9979
2. the title says it all. Lets get fucked up and die. I feel that it's trying to influence the listener that your life is not that bad. You should just accept yourself and be who you are.
3. They have some songs like this, more of just accepting yourself and they are kinda weird so it it is OK for you to be a little different.
4. It is serious with some little things just to make you think. The first line lets get fucked up and die I'm speaking figuratively of course. It isn't a literal translation of what they are saying.
5. I think a lot of bands that are just starting out, that haven't sold out or made a sophomore album that was widely popular after a successful first album. It seems to me once a band starts getting noticed by a lot of people they start singing songs that are completely different then the songs their initial fans grew to love. Me personally I think its great if you can put some meaning into your song, but a lot of that kind of music gets left by the wayside because it isn't what you want to listen to. If it is catchy it will get radio play and will stick in your head. If it has a meaning to it there is less chance that it's going to be catchy. I like trying to find new bands because there music isn't tainted. Fall Out Boys Take this to Your Grave is much different then Infinity on High. It is fun to grow as your band grows, but sometimes its disappointing. Good Charlotte is another example their first album was much better than anything they have put out since then. We want music we can sing to and not think about.
6. I'm sure there are plenty of songs that are much more worthy of the topic of meaning and influence, but I was unaware of the meaning of many of the songs we talked about in class. So, in this regard I have no more to add.
7. I think you assigned this because it gets us to think about music in a way we don't normally do. I can listen to music for hours and not really interpret the meaning of what it is I am listening to. Like right now I am listening to music while I write this and I am not really paying attention to the meaning of the words Lyrics are important they make the song, instruments add to the song, lyrics make the song. This shows us another place where a different kind of media is influencing us without us really being aware of it.
2. the title says it all. Lets get fucked up and die. I feel that it's trying to influence the listener that your life is not that bad. You should just accept yourself and be who you are.
3. They have some songs like this, more of just accepting yourself and they are kinda weird so it it is OK for you to be a little different.
4. It is serious with some little things just to make you think. The first line lets get fucked up and die I'm speaking figuratively of course. It isn't a literal translation of what they are saying.
5. I think a lot of bands that are just starting out, that haven't sold out or made a sophomore album that was widely popular after a successful first album. It seems to me once a band starts getting noticed by a lot of people they start singing songs that are completely different then the songs their initial fans grew to love. Me personally I think its great if you can put some meaning into your song, but a lot of that kind of music gets left by the wayside because it isn't what you want to listen to. If it is catchy it will get radio play and will stick in your head. If it has a meaning to it there is less chance that it's going to be catchy. I like trying to find new bands because there music isn't tainted. Fall Out Boys Take this to Your Grave is much different then Infinity on High. It is fun to grow as your band grows, but sometimes its disappointing. Good Charlotte is another example their first album was much better than anything they have put out since then. We want music we can sing to and not think about.
6. I'm sure there are plenty of songs that are much more worthy of the topic of meaning and influence, but I was unaware of the meaning of many of the songs we talked about in class. So, in this regard I have no more to add.
7. I think you assigned this because it gets us to think about music in a way we don't normally do. I can listen to music for hours and not really interpret the meaning of what it is I am listening to. Like right now I am listening to music while I write this and I am not really paying attention to the meaning of the words Lyrics are important they make the song, instruments add to the song, lyrics make the song. This shows us another place where a different kind of media is influencing us without us really being aware of it.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Propaganda 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_DaMKUP3Og
Anti-Communist Cartoon
This cartoon was pretty good. People complaining about what is happening to them and a salesman shows up to sell them ISM. They all think it sounds great, but John Q. Public (yes that is his name) wakes up from nap on a near by bench and reads the agreement the salesman wants the other men to sign. He discovers he must give up his freedom and he doesn't want to give this up. Then he has the other men try ISM and they discover that this isn't what they thought it would be. The proceed to chase the salesman and throw bottles of ISM at him. Some of the facts in the cartoon are outdated. I don't think this would work very well at this point in time because Communism isn't a big threat at the current time. I think this would have been a good cartoon at the time, it would give some information and would catch the attention of the people.
Anti-Communist Cartoon
This cartoon was pretty good. People complaining about what is happening to them and a salesman shows up to sell them ISM. They all think it sounds great, but John Q. Public (yes that is his name) wakes up from nap on a near by bench and reads the agreement the salesman wants the other men to sign. He discovers he must give up his freedom and he doesn't want to give this up. Then he has the other men try ISM and they discover that this isn't what they thought it would be. The proceed to chase the salesman and throw bottles of ISM at him. Some of the facts in the cartoon are outdated. I don't think this would work very well at this point in time because Communism isn't a big threat at the current time. I think this would have been a good cartoon at the time, it would give some information and would catch the attention of the people.
Propaganda 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NidUG88wY4o
Anti-Pornography film
This is an old '60's anti-pornography film. It reminded me of the informative films that the skit comedy shows make fun of. The narrator of the film has one of those voices that make him sound very serious and a little annoyed at what he is talking about. Just the way things are phrased are different. He talks about the pictures in the magazines, and the breast fetish. The evil of the porno industry is brought to the attention of whoever watched this. They also addressed magazines for the homosexual and what was bad about those publications. Porno is taking over the country and the more people that look at it the more perverted our society will become. I can't even imagine what the people who made this film think about some of the magazines and videos they have out now.
Anti-Pornography film
This is an old '60's anti-pornography film. It reminded me of the informative films that the skit comedy shows make fun of. The narrator of the film has one of those voices that make him sound very serious and a little annoyed at what he is talking about. Just the way things are phrased are different. He talks about the pictures in the magazines, and the breast fetish. The evil of the porno industry is brought to the attention of whoever watched this. They also addressed magazines for the homosexual and what was bad about those publications. Porno is taking over the country and the more people that look at it the more perverted our society will become. I can't even imagine what the people who made this film think about some of the magazines and videos they have out now.
Propaganda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5TJApnJ8X8
1960 Anti LSD film
One of the more interesting films I have ever seen. The whole movie is horrible. The faces the lady makes are just strange. She talks about being jacked up on marijuana so she tried acid. Then she gets a hotdog and sees a face on the hotdog and can't eat it. Then she figures out she is hallucinating and bites down and knows she has killed the person on the hotdog. The whole time there is strange noises and weird images on the screen. I know this wouldn't work today. I also doubt that it worked very well in the '60's. It is a very cheaply made movie.
1960 Anti LSD film
One of the more interesting films I have ever seen. The whole movie is horrible. The faces the lady makes are just strange. She talks about being jacked up on marijuana so she tried acid. Then she gets a hotdog and sees a face on the hotdog and can't eat it. Then she figures out she is hallucinating and bites down and knows she has killed the person on the hotdog. The whole time there is strange noises and weird images on the screen. I know this wouldn't work today. I also doubt that it worked very well in the '60's. It is a very cheaply made movie.
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