Video courtesy of MediaParadox on Youtube.
This video's underlying meaning is the fact that our culture is greatly influenced by media. So influenced, in fact, that we become addicted to it. It is not only our culture, but many others as well. Take the Island of Guadeloupe for instance. According to Cultural Identity in the Age of Ether: Black Entertainment Television and the Island of Guadeloupe, BET had caused “young people to ‘neglect their culture and their traditions.’”
Also, I'd like to point out a phrase that comes to mind when I watch this video: "Monkey see, monkey do." We tend to copy what we see on television. More and more, people are seeing fake violence and reenacting it in real life.
Finally, getting to the question for this week. The topic of this one was a media text that accurately portrays me or my community. For this task, I found several songs that depict my community, but I managed to narrow it down to two songs. One of which is:
"I Want It All" from High School Musical 3.
Courtesy of DazzledProductions on Youtube.
Despite the cheesiness of the song, it really shows how a lot of people think and what their priorities are. An American Dream that is rising in popularity is the idea of being rich and famous. This dream is what "I Want It All" is about.
Next, I found a song that not only portrays me, but everyone:
"Where Are You Now" by Honor Society
Courtesy of inalldevils on Youtube.
I think this song accurately portrays everyone. It's saying that the people in our lives - from our first love to teachers who inspired us- shape who we are. These people may not stay in our lives, but they make an impact all the same.
Sources:
DazzledProductions. "HSM 3 I want it all w/ lyrics." Youtube. Youtube, 6 Nov. 2008. Web. 10 Sept.
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Inalldevils. "Where Are You Now - Honor Society/with lyrics on screen and download link."
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MediaParadox. "The Power Media Can Have." Youtube. Youtube, 20 April 2008. Web. 9 Sept. 2011.
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Why do you think the idea of being rich and famous is rising in popularity?
ReplyDeleteI really like the second song you posted, "where are you now". I agree that it depicts everyone because our past makes us who we are now. My question for you is, do you think the first song "I want it all" depicts you? Or just the rest of the population?
ReplyDeleteI agree that people often do copy what they see in television. Do you think this is true for all forms of media?
ReplyDeleteKearsten, I think the idea of being rich and famous is rising in popularity because celebrities are the center of attention almost constantly.
ReplyDeleteKimmy, I don't think the first song depicts me, but I do think that it depicts many people in our society.
Chelsey, I do think that it is true for all forms of media: newspaper, songs, and music.