Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Gilmore Girls
I have a lot of favorite TV shows. One of my new favorites to watch is Gilmore Girls that shows every Tuesday night on the CW. I started watching Gilmore girl’s last Christmas break when my sister got the 5th season on DVD. I quickly became addicted and watched all of the 5th season and then went back and started watching the rest of the seasons starting with the first one. The show is full of friendship, family, and ties that bind. The shows revolve around Lorelai Gilmore and her beautiful daughter Rory. One big thing that bothers me about the show is how un-realistic it can be. Even though Lorelai and Rory go through a lot of hard times...life always seems to turn out pretty nicely for them. Realistically when a young girl at the age of 16 gets pregnant things are very hard. Not that the show does deny that Lorelai but it never shows how hard life had to of been. At times the show makes the relationship between the mother and daughter so perfect and so fun that its makes you want to have the same at them. I know I am guilty of thinking how amazing it would be to have a daughter like Rory and have a relationship grow like there’s. But in reality life doesn’t always have happy endings. The show doesn’t show Lorelai as the young mother and the hard obstacles she had to go through of having a young baby. I think the biggest problem of a lot of TV shows is that they make things seem so much better than they really are. Its good to have hope and inspiration but reality is sometimes the hardest thing to face.
Monday, January 29, 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoYAsv4Ryy8
One of my favorite commercials is with Peyton Manning. It’s a master card commercial talking about supporting your team.
The most important signs:
In the commercial when the waitress drops her tray Peyton says “Hey that’s okay Wendy that was a good carry, you’re the man, you’re the man.” This is a sign meaning Peyton saying “good carry” in football terms.
The next part is the guy working the latte machine. When the steam hits his face and he falls to the ground Peyton says “shake it off Johnny rub some dirt on it.” This too is related to football in when a guy gets hurt Peyton might tell them to just shake it off.
In the next screen with the guys who drop the piano. Payton says “they arnt saying boo, they are saying moooovers. In this sign Payton is also relating to football.
The little boy throws the football throw the window Peyton says “don’t worry about it bobby you still have the best arm in the neighborhood” Again, football and QB’s throwing passes.
Some important codes:
The main codes in the commercial is the four different parts all being “football terms”. Why it is great to support your football team.
If I was explaining this commercial to someone from outside the United States I would start with explaining who the famous Peyton Manning was. With out knowing who Peyton Manning is the commercial wouldn’t be nearly as clever or enjoyable. I explain to the person that Peyton is a Pro NFL QB for the Indianapolis Colts. That he hold many records and is famous and loved for what he does. Having Peyton in this commercial is what makes it witty and fun. He makes this a truly great master card commercial.
-GO COLTS-
One of my favorite commercials is with Peyton Manning. It’s a master card commercial talking about supporting your team.
The most important signs:
In the commercial when the waitress drops her tray Peyton says “Hey that’s okay Wendy that was a good carry, you’re the man, you’re the man.” This is a sign meaning Peyton saying “good carry” in football terms.
The next part is the guy working the latte machine. When the steam hits his face and he falls to the ground Peyton says “shake it off Johnny rub some dirt on it.” This too is related to football in when a guy gets hurt Peyton might tell them to just shake it off.
In the next screen with the guys who drop the piano. Payton says “they arnt saying boo, they are saying moooovers. In this sign Payton is also relating to football.
The little boy throws the football throw the window Peyton says “don’t worry about it bobby you still have the best arm in the neighborhood” Again, football and QB’s throwing passes.
Some important codes:
The main codes in the commercial is the four different parts all being “football terms”. Why it is great to support your football team.
If I was explaining this commercial to someone from outside the United States I would start with explaining who the famous Peyton Manning was. With out knowing who Peyton Manning is the commercial wouldn’t be nearly as clever or enjoyable. I explain to the person that Peyton is a Pro NFL QB for the Indianapolis Colts. That he hold many records and is famous and loved for what he does. Having Peyton in this commercial is what makes it witty and fun. He makes this a truly great master card commercial.
-GO COLTS-
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Some more OC connections with Myths...
**Inside Trey's hospital room, Julie makes him an offer he can't refuse. He tells the D.A.'s office that Ryan shot him, not Marissa, and in exchange he gets $20,000 and the opportunity not to be suffocated by the pillow Julie's holding in her hand.**
In this episode of the OC (Season three) the third myth, presents of a conspiracy is used. Julie who is married to one of the richest men in Orange County uses her power and money to make up a lie to help out her daughter. She pays Tray to tell the lie and make up a conspiracy against Ryan. Her hope is that Ryan will have to go to jail and not Marissa. Since Ryan already had a criminal record it would be easy to make Ryan take the fall.
**Julie drops a file on the bed. It seems that after Marissa’s death, Julie hired a private investigator to find out where Volchok ran off to. And he found out. All the information on it is in the file. But instead of giving it to the cops, she’s giving it Ryan, along with subtle instructions to enact revenge. **
Another clear example of presents of a conspiracy happens at the beginning of the 4th season. Everyone lives changed after the death of Marissa. You could say the two that took it the hardest was Ryan Marissa’s off and on boyfriend through out the years and Julie, Marissa’s mom. Julie being able to use her wealth to hire a private investigator and then is able to take down Volchok in revenge instead of doing the right thing.
In this episode of the OC (Season three) the third myth, presents of a conspiracy is used. Julie who is married to one of the richest men in Orange County uses her power and money to make up a lie to help out her daughter. She pays Tray to tell the lie and make up a conspiracy against Ryan. Her hope is that Ryan will have to go to jail and not Marissa. Since Ryan already had a criminal record it would be easy to make Ryan take the fall.
**Julie drops a file on the bed. It seems that after Marissa’s death, Julie hired a private investigator to find out where Volchok ran off to. And he found out. All the information on it is in the file. But instead of giving it to the cops, she’s giving it Ryan, along with subtle instructions to enact revenge. **
Another clear example of presents of a conspiracy happens at the beginning of the 4th season. Everyone lives changed after the death of Marissa. You could say the two that took it the hardest was Ryan Marissa’s off and on boyfriend through out the years and Julie, Marissa’s mom. Julie being able to use her wealth to hire a private investigator and then is able to take down Volchok in revenge instead of doing the right thing.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Ryan...the rustic...
Identify myths in contemporary media
The OC can be applied to the first myth “Wisdom of the rustic”.
1.) Summarize the plot lines (or the relevant elements) of the popular culture text you're analyzing.
The O.C. - also known as Orange County, California - a wealthy, community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. 'The O.C.' tells the story of the Cohen, Cooper, and Nichol families, and Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, who is thrust into this world, and who will forever change the lives of the residents of The O.C.
2.) Briefly summarize the myth(s) you'll be applying,
-Wisdom of the rustic is the myth that is about a person that might learn from another person that might be lower than the person that was taught. Even though the rustic person might not be the most educated or well looked at person, but they teach the higher up person.
3.) and then make clear connections to the popular culture text that you're analyzing.
-I believe that in The OC Ryan is the rustic person. When he comes into everyone’s lives everyone is changed. Even though a lot of drama is caused, Ryan being the person he is truly what everyone living in the OC needed in their lives.
The OC can be applied to the first myth “Wisdom of the rustic”.
1.) Summarize the plot lines (or the relevant elements) of the popular culture text you're analyzing.
The O.C. - also known as Orange County, California - a wealthy, community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. 'The O.C.' tells the story of the Cohen, Cooper, and Nichol families, and Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, who is thrust into this world, and who will forever change the lives of the residents of The O.C.
2.) Briefly summarize the myth(s) you'll be applying,
-Wisdom of the rustic is the myth that is about a person that might learn from another person that might be lower than the person that was taught. Even though the rustic person might not be the most educated or well looked at person, but they teach the higher up person.
3.) and then make clear connections to the popular culture text that you're analyzing.
-I believe that in The OC Ryan is the rustic person. When he comes into everyone’s lives everyone is changed. Even though a lot of drama is caused, Ryan being the person he is truly what everyone living in the OC needed in their lives.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
GET RICH OR DIE TRYING
Identify myths in contemporary media
Myth #2
Possibility of success- holding true to your path.
50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Trying
This example may seem a bit unorthodox, however, it is the first example that came to mind and I believe it precisely fits the definition of myth number two. Recently, I read that the structure of a gang selling crack cocaine parallels that of major corporations such as McDonald’s or Wal-Mart. This being true because a vast majority of the workers at the bottom of the ladder barely squeak by above the poverty level working for minimum wage prices while the corporate giants take in most of the profits. 50 Cent’s movie Get Rich or Die Trying portrays the life of a young black child living a poverty-striken life. He is living in a divided family and all odds seem to be against him. He becomes involved in gang activity at a young age and quickly climbs up the ladder to an executive position where he is then recognized as a stand out rapper and is given a shot at making a living legally. This may be a negative example of the possibility of success, but I believe it gains justice by being an excellent example of how if one is persistent and holds true to one’s path in life they may eventually gain success.
Myth #2
Possibility of success- holding true to your path.
50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Trying
This example may seem a bit unorthodox, however, it is the first example that came to mind and I believe it precisely fits the definition of myth number two. Recently, I read that the structure of a gang selling crack cocaine parallels that of major corporations such as McDonald’s or Wal-Mart. This being true because a vast majority of the workers at the bottom of the ladder barely squeak by above the poverty level working for minimum wage prices while the corporate giants take in most of the profits. 50 Cent’s movie Get Rich or Die Trying portrays the life of a young black child living a poverty-striken life. He is living in a divided family and all odds seem to be against him. He becomes involved in gang activity at a young age and quickly climbs up the ladder to an executive position where he is then recognized as a stand out rapper and is given a shot at making a living legally. This may be a negative example of the possibility of success, but I believe it gains justice by being an excellent example of how if one is persistent and holds true to one’s path in life they may eventually gain success.
Swimmers A Semiotic Domain
Swimmers A Semiotic Domain - THAT I AM NOT!!
A competitive group of swimmers description:
You know you are a swimmer IF:
>If whenever you hear an electronic beep, and you instinctively jump, you might be a swimmer.
>If you have rings around your eyes unrelated to the amount of sleep you got, you might be a swimmer.
>If waking up before dawn to exercise seems normal, you might be a swimmer. (You might also be crazy)
>If you sport long, curling hair with split ends on your legs, you might be a swimmer.
>If the phrase "This set with fins" is better than hearing "You just won $1000," you might be a swimmer.
>If you answer, "I don't need to" when someone asks when you showered last, you might be a swimmer.
>If you love a good lightning storm when you have outdoor practice, you might be a swimmer. >When you learn how to squirt water 15 different ways, you might be a swimmer.
>When your long term goal is to slap your bicep on your lat, you might be a swimmer.
>When you go through so much latex in one season you could wallpaper your room, you might be a swimmer.
>If the first place you go when you're stressed out is a swimming pool, you might be a swimmer.
>If among your heroes are Janet, Jenny, or Amanda, or you know who I'm talking about, you might be a swimmer.
>If your daily apparel is held together by knots or is torn and see through, you might be a swimmer.
>If the phrase, "50 double armed backstroke with a breast stroke kick makes you happier than anything, you might be a swimmer.
>If being fish-like is a compliment, you might be a swimmer.
>If your nightmares consist of a series of numbers ending in 0 or 5, you might be a swimmer. >If you have hickeys on your neck, you might be a swimmer or you might be lucky.
>If you sweat chlorine even after showering, you might be a swimmer.
>If you just don't understand the charm of the swim suit edition, you might be a swimmer.
>If getting smacked on the butt doesn't bother you at all, you might be a swimmer.
>If you cut yourself every time you shave, because you only do it 3 or 4 times a year and are out of practice, you might be a female swimmer.
> If you are determined, strong, smart and tough, you might be a swimmer.
*If you shamelessly walk around the hallways at school in your bathing suit, you might be a swimmer.
*If you think bald heads are hot, you might be a female swimmer.
*If the person who sits behind you in you're math class always tells you that you reak of chlorine, you might be a swimmer.
* If land is your second home, you might be a swimmer.
* If you sometimes have trouble walking because you aren't use to it, you might be a swimmer. * If you suck at running, you might be a swimmer.
* If your stronger than many of the guys and all the girls in your grade, you might be a female swimmer.
* If you have to try on 30 shirts just to find one that fits your shoulders, you might be a female swimmer.
* If your hair remains in a wet ponytail throughout the day, you might be a swimmer.
* If when the life guard tryouts say you have to swim a 500 in less than 9 minutes you laugh, you might be a swimmer.
* If you have a permanent suit, goggle, and cap tan, you might be a swimmer.
* If all you ever do is eat and sleep during school, you might be a swimmer.
* If all your Saturday and Friday nights are spent around water, you might be a swimmer.
* If the first thing you look at in a guy is abs, you might be a female (maybe even a male) swimmer.
* If you are at the school so early in the morning for practice that you beat the janitors there and the lights in the parking lot are off, you might be a swimmer.
*If a practice of only 5000 yards sounds like heaven to you, you might be a swimmer.
*If you practice 3 or more times a day during the summer, you might be a swimmer.
*If your used to takin a 2 miinute shower and rushing to get dressed just to make it to class a minute after the tardy bell rings, you might be a female swimmer.
* And finally, If every time someone complains about how early they got up to get ready for school, you turn around and bite their head off and almost beat the living crap out of them, you might be a swimmer.
*If your shoes always squeak when you walk down the hall, you might be a swimmer.
*If you pee on the pooldeck then walk around barefoot, you might be a male swimmer.
*If there are wet towels over every door in your house, you might be a swimmer
If your siblings call you beefstick, man-shoulders, Amazon, or Behemoth (emphasis on the HE), you might be a swimmer
How do you become part of the Semiotic Domain “Swimmer Group?”
-Your parents could possible get you involved in swimming at a young age. There are different types of swimming clubs like YMCA swimming and school teams.
What makes some swimmers better than others?
-Proper technique and the amount of practice you put in. Genetics could also be a big part of how good or bad you are. Some people are natural born swimmers.
A competitive group of swimmers description:
You know you are a swimmer IF:
>If whenever you hear an electronic beep, and you instinctively jump, you might be a swimmer.
>If you have rings around your eyes unrelated to the amount of sleep you got, you might be a swimmer.
>If waking up before dawn to exercise seems normal, you might be a swimmer. (You might also be crazy)
>If you sport long, curling hair with split ends on your legs, you might be a swimmer.
>If the phrase "This set with fins" is better than hearing "You just won $1000," you might be a swimmer.
>If you answer, "I don't need to" when someone asks when you showered last, you might be a swimmer.
>If you love a good lightning storm when you have outdoor practice, you might be a swimmer. >When you learn how to squirt water 15 different ways, you might be a swimmer.
>When your long term goal is to slap your bicep on your lat, you might be a swimmer.
>When you go through so much latex in one season you could wallpaper your room, you might be a swimmer.
>If the first place you go when you're stressed out is a swimming pool, you might be a swimmer.
>If among your heroes are Janet, Jenny, or Amanda, or you know who I'm talking about, you might be a swimmer.
>If your daily apparel is held together by knots or is torn and see through, you might be a swimmer.
>If the phrase, "50 double armed backstroke with a breast stroke kick makes you happier than anything, you might be a swimmer.
>If being fish-like is a compliment, you might be a swimmer.
>If your nightmares consist of a series of numbers ending in 0 or 5, you might be a swimmer. >If you have hickeys on your neck, you might be a swimmer or you might be lucky.
>If you sweat chlorine even after showering, you might be a swimmer.
>If you just don't understand the charm of the swim suit edition, you might be a swimmer.
>If getting smacked on the butt doesn't bother you at all, you might be a swimmer.
>If you cut yourself every time you shave, because you only do it 3 or 4 times a year and are out of practice, you might be a female swimmer.
> If you are determined, strong, smart and tough, you might be a swimmer.
*If you shamelessly walk around the hallways at school in your bathing suit, you might be a swimmer.
*If you think bald heads are hot, you might be a female swimmer.
*If the person who sits behind you in you're math class always tells you that you reak of chlorine, you might be a swimmer.
* If land is your second home, you might be a swimmer.
* If you sometimes have trouble walking because you aren't use to it, you might be a swimmer. * If you suck at running, you might be a swimmer.
* If your stronger than many of the guys and all the girls in your grade, you might be a female swimmer.
* If you have to try on 30 shirts just to find one that fits your shoulders, you might be a female swimmer.
* If your hair remains in a wet ponytail throughout the day, you might be a swimmer.
* If when the life guard tryouts say you have to swim a 500 in less than 9 minutes you laugh, you might be a swimmer.
* If you have a permanent suit, goggle, and cap tan, you might be a swimmer.
* If all you ever do is eat and sleep during school, you might be a swimmer.
* If all your Saturday and Friday nights are spent around water, you might be a swimmer.
* If the first thing you look at in a guy is abs, you might be a female (maybe even a male) swimmer.
* If you are at the school so early in the morning for practice that you beat the janitors there and the lights in the parking lot are off, you might be a swimmer.
*If a practice of only 5000 yards sounds like heaven to you, you might be a swimmer.
*If you practice 3 or more times a day during the summer, you might be a swimmer.
*If your used to takin a 2 miinute shower and rushing to get dressed just to make it to class a minute after the tardy bell rings, you might be a female swimmer.
* And finally, If every time someone complains about how early they got up to get ready for school, you turn around and bite their head off and almost beat the living crap out of them, you might be a swimmer.
*If your shoes always squeak when you walk down the hall, you might be a swimmer.
*If you pee on the pooldeck then walk around barefoot, you might be a male swimmer.
*If there are wet towels over every door in your house, you might be a swimmer
If your siblings call you beefstick, man-shoulders, Amazon, or Behemoth (emphasis on the HE), you might be a swimmer
How do you become part of the Semiotic Domain “Swimmer Group?”
-Your parents could possible get you involved in swimming at a young age. There are different types of swimming clubs like YMCA swimming and school teams.
What makes some swimmers better than others?
-Proper technique and the amount of practice you put in. Genetics could also be a big part of how good or bad you are. Some people are natural born swimmers.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
media log Jan. 10-11
Here is a log that i have kept for the last 2 days of the different types of media that effected me.
Wednesday Jan. 10
Time: 3:00-4:00
Type: (TV) Friends
Motive: I was bored and it is one of my all time favorite shows.
Time: 6:45
Type: (radio) music
Motive: I like listening to music while I'm driving in my car.
Time: 10:00
Type: (Internet) The OC.com
Motive: To find out information on why they they are ending the show after this season.
Thursday Jan. 11th
Time: (all the time)
Type (Internet) facebook
Motive: I get on facebook because i love writing to my friends and looking at pictures. Its a great way for me to talk to my friends and family that are far away from me. I also seem to get on whenever i am bored and sometimes i think I'm a little bit addicted to it.
Time: This afternoon
Type: (Music) Mix CD one of my friends made me.
Motive: Again i like listening to music whenever I'm bored. It aways makes things a lot better.
Time: 9:00-10:00
Type (TV) The OC
Motive: I watch the OC every Thursday night with girls on my hall. It a great source of entertainment.
Wednesday Jan. 10
Time: 3:00-4:00
Type: (TV) Friends
Motive: I was bored and it is one of my all time favorite shows.
Time: 6:45
Type: (radio) music
Motive: I like listening to music while I'm driving in my car.
Time: 10:00
Type: (Internet) The OC.com
Motive: To find out information on why they they are ending the show after this season.
Thursday Jan. 11th
Time: (all the time)
Type (Internet) facebook
Motive: I get on facebook because i love writing to my friends and looking at pictures. Its a great way for me to talk to my friends and family that are far away from me. I also seem to get on whenever i am bored and sometimes i think I'm a little bit addicted to it.
Time: This afternoon
Type: (Music) Mix CD one of my friends made me.
Motive: Again i like listening to music whenever I'm bored. It aways makes things a lot better.
Time: 9:00-10:00
Type (TV) The OC
Motive: I watch the OC every Thursday night with girls on my hall. It a great source of entertainment.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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