Men's Men; Dr.Pepper Ten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iuG1OpnHP8
Surface Meaning:The Dr.Pepper Ten commercial has a macho ad campaign that proclaims "It's not for women." The TV commercials are heavy on the machismo, including one spot that shows muscular men in the jungle battling snakes and bad guys and appear to shoot lasers at each other.
The Advertisers Meaning:
The soft drink was developed after the company's research found that men shy away from diet drinks that aren't perceived as "manly" enough.
The Cultural:
The use of the phrase, "it's not for women", reflects that men are empowering and have been since the beginning of time.
Men's Women; Bud Light Wine and Cheese commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEWtTVaIH0M&feature=player_embedded
Surface Meaning:All of the women at the "wine and cheese party" were just the men's eye candy. And, with them bringing their husbands who all come together to have a twist to everything. They have the "Bud light" hidden inside a giant cheese wheel, along with a portable T.V hidden inside a box of wine. This of course is typical man doing typical man things with their women around.
Advertisement Meaning:
This come to show that men will go to length for therir wives or girlfriends because they love them. Howver, beign slick and sneaky at the same time and doing as they please as well.
The Cultural Meaning:
Football is the American sport. A man will go to the extremes such as this to watch their games and enjoy a Bud light at the same time.
Women's Women; Degree Ultra Clear commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYPHQcWDbCY
Surface Meaning: A bellhop brings a women a golden box with her name brand black dress in it and then uses the him to try on her deodorant. And, further on walking out of the hotel with her elegant dress on with a sassy walk.
Advertisement Meaning: The very expensive hotel room and dress applies that women like to have the best there is. That nothing is too good for us. Along with the fact that we can use men at an angle to where they like it.
The Cultural Meaning: Women have came a long way from meaning nothing more than dirt to high sophisticated living.
Women's Men; Stride Gum Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/user/stridechewinggum?v=ZC1qd4kxzg8
Surface Meaning: A young man is in a coffee shopping looking to be the perfect man for this one particular girl. Showing that he would go to all extremes of the world to be with her. With "a little bit epic" moment by opening the coffee shop door for her.
Advertisement Meaning: The commercial is trying to promote that when you go for that epic moment you need to have everything in check. In this case focusing on mostly your breath. With it some what giving you that boost of courage that you normally wouldn't have.
The Cultural meaning: Men are always looking for ways to become close to that one girl, or many. Gum can always be a conversation starter just by simply asking, "Can I have a piece?" Or, "do you have any gum?" This poetically showing a viking scene, to show off his manliness and fight off sea monsters. This meaning that women need men to support and protect them.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Forgive and Forget.
“The crux of the matter is, of course, the question of forgiveness. Forgetting is something that time alone takes care of, but forgiveness is an act of volition, and only the suffer is qualified to make the decision” (Wiesenthal, 98) Forgive and forget is a typical moral many live by. Where “time alone takes care of” the suffering of the past, the memories will forever be hold. Everyone questions weather or not they should forgive either a best friend, mom, dad, brother, or sister. And, even God at some point in time. There are things that happen where we'll blame God or someone that the matter had nothing to do with. "He who is incessantly tortured in spite of his innocence soon loses his faith..." (Wiesenthal, 80) Being tortured is nothing that is God's fault. Sometimes, things happen that we can't control.
Fait.
Thoughts rummaging threw my head as I wonder if I'll survive this chaos. All the lights and power are turning off, I hear that the ship has hit an iceberg, everyone is saying there goodbyes and telling there loved ones everything is going to be okay. I have nobody to say my goodbyes to. I think of my family back home and wonder if they'll hear of what is going on. The now unsinkable ship is starting creek and crack. The crew members of the ship are telling everyone to hurry, there's pushing and shoving and I'm working my way to the edge to the line of people for the last life boat. All I can think about now is how they were so supportive of an "unsinkable" ship. The matter of this happeing is noone's fault, but fait.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Smiles turn to frowns.
The sun smile,
making it a beautiufl day.
All hope and glory
yet, soon to fade.
With little kindness left,
evanishes as if night turns to day.
A bitter feeling to hollow your day.
And, soon the sun to melt away.
making it a beautiufl day.
All hope and glory
yet, soon to fade.
With little kindness left,
evanishes as if night turns to day.
A bitter feeling to hollow your day.
And, soon the sun to melt away.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
"Characterizing your Dream" ; Character analysis essay.
Everyone wants to be their own person. Even if they're following the crowd. In the 1930's woman were coming out of their shells, cutting their hair, and wearing short dresses. But, most importantly, becoming independent. Curley's wife in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, a historical fiction novel, was just one of many woman who strives for fame, fortune, and fabulous living.
Curley's wife is one to be noticed strutting herself around the men. Curley's wife always looks her best with "tiny little sausage" curls and always looks "purty" with a "sweet and young" look to her. How could any man resist her?- Exactly why she flaunted her haughty-self in front of all the men. To get the attention she deserved and longed for.
Instead of staying "the --- home where she belongs", Curley's wife is independent. Doing things and going places that she wants. Curley is always asking "too often" where she went. Why does Curley expect to have the guys look out for her? Isn't that his job?- Yes, buy she is an independent woman and shouldn't be treated as property. Insecurity happened from many years of being treated as property. Being the only woman at the camp she didn't have anyone to talk to or suppress her feelings to. And, being next to the lowest in the social view at the camp didn't help either. She took it out on people who are under her own social being was the only way she could possibly get back. When all the other guys are our and she's left alone or "talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs- a nigger an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep." Crooks being the "nigger", she could have him "strung up on a tree so easy it ain't even funny." Being a black man in the 1930's gave Crook's no authority over even a white woman. Making him the only person she could overpower to the most.
Everyone wants to be their own person. Especially, woman of the 1930's. Who are just trying to gain equal rights. Wanting attention and having big dreams is all apart of life. Insecurity is something that shouldn't get in the way. Depending on one person shouldn't change what your dreams' destiny is. It's all a matter of determination and hard work getting your hopes and dreams made and making them worth while.
Curley's wife is one to be noticed strutting herself around the men. Curley's wife always looks her best with "tiny little sausage" curls and always looks "purty" with a "sweet and young" look to her. How could any man resist her?- Exactly why she flaunted her haughty-self in front of all the men. To get the attention she deserved and longed for.
Instead of staying "the --- home where she belongs", Curley's wife is independent. Doing things and going places that she wants. Curley is always asking "too often" where she went. Why does Curley expect to have the guys look out for her? Isn't that his job?- Yes, buy she is an independent woman and shouldn't be treated as property. Insecurity happened from many years of being treated as property. Being the only woman at the camp she didn't have anyone to talk to or suppress her feelings to. And, being next to the lowest in the social view at the camp didn't help either. She took it out on people who are under her own social being was the only way she could possibly get back. When all the other guys are our and she's left alone or "talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs- a nigger an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep." Crooks being the "nigger", she could have him "strung up on a tree so easy it ain't even funny." Being a black man in the 1930's gave Crook's no authority over even a white woman. Making him the only person she could overpower to the most.
Everyone wants to be their own person. Especially, woman of the 1930's. Who are just trying to gain equal rights. Wanting attention and having big dreams is all apart of life. Insecurity is something that shouldn't get in the way. Depending on one person shouldn't change what your dreams' destiny is. It's all a matter of determination and hard work getting your hopes and dreams made and making them worth while.
"Characterizing your Dream" ; Character analysis essay.
Everyone wants to be their own person. Even if they're following the crowd. In the 1930's woman were coming out of their shells, cutting their hair, and wearing short dresses. But, most importantly, becoming independent. Curley's wife in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, a historical fiction novel, was just one of many woman who strives for fame, fortune, and fabulous living.
Curley's wife is one to be noticed strutting herself around the men. Curley's wife always looks her best with "tiny little sausage" curls and always looks "purty" with a "sweet and young" look to her. How could any man resist her?- Exactly why she flaunted her haughty-self in front of all the men. To get the attention she deserved and longed for.
Instead of staying "the --- home where she belongs", Curley's wife is independent. Doing things and going places that she wants. Curley is always asking "too often" where she went. Why does Curley expect to have the guys look out for her? Isn't that his job?- Yes, buy she is an independent woman and shouldn't be treated as property. Insecurity happened from many years of being treated as property. Being the only woman at the camp she didn't have anyone to talk to or suppress her feelings to. And, being next to the lowest in the social view at the camp didn't help either. She took it out on people who are under her own social being was the only way she could possibly get back. When all the other guys are our and she's left alone or "talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs- a nigger an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep." Crooks being the "nigger", she could have him "strung up on a tree so easy it ain't even funny." Being a black man in the 1930's gave Crook's no authority over even a white woman. Making him the only person she could overpower to the most.
Everyone wants to be their own person. Especially, woman of the 1930's. Who are just trying to gain equal rights. Wanting attention and having big dreams is all apart of life. Insecurity is something that shouldn't get in the way. Depending on one person shouldn't change what your dreams' destiny is. It's all a matter of determination and hard work getting your hopes and dreams made and making them worth while.
Curley's wife is one to be noticed strutting herself around the men. Curley's wife always looks her best with "tiny little sausage" curls and always looks "purty" with a "sweet and young" look to her. How could any man resist her?- Exactly why she flaunted her haughty-self in front of all the men. To get the attention she deserved and longed for.
Instead of staying "the --- home where she belongs", Curley's wife is independent. Doing things and going places that she wants. Curley is always asking "too often" where she went. Why does Curley expect to have the guys look out for her? Isn't that his job?- Yes, buy she is an independent woman and shouldn't be treated as property. Insecurity happened from many years of being treated as property. Being the only woman at the camp she didn't have anyone to talk to or suppress her feelings to. And, being next to the lowest in the social view at the camp didn't help either. She took it out on people who are under her own social being was the only way she could possibly get back. When all the other guys are our and she's left alone or "talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs- a nigger an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep." Crooks being the "nigger", she could have him "strung up on a tree so easy it ain't even funny." Being a black man in the 1930's gave Crook's no authority over even a white woman. Making him the only person she could overpower to the most.
Everyone wants to be their own person. Especially, woman of the 1930's. Who are just trying to gain equal rights. Wanting attention and having big dreams is all apart of life. Insecurity is something that shouldn't get in the way. Depending on one person shouldn't change what your dreams' destiny is. It's all a matter of determination and hard work getting your hopes and dreams made and making them worth while.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
There's more to it than you think.
The outside of Batesville High School look like any other ordinary high school. But, at Batesville when you walk through those double doors to the commons area the first thing you can imagine is the cabinet filled with trophies and medals that were received with pride and achievement, striving for Excellency. With ''BHS'' and ''PIONEERS'' on each side of the commons with orange and black outlining in the foyer with the people smiling, laughing making jokes, and people just walking around the school trying to just wake up from a late night or early morning. Hung all around the school, posters made by students for just simple reminders or facts, even motivational posters to brighten up someones day maybe. Every other Friday night in those cold fall nights with big lights shining down on the field with opposing team warming up to be beat, our team getting their game face on, cheerleaders and prancers rowling up the crowd, and the band playing the fight song and tunes to entertain all down at Pioneer Stadium where every shares 'Pioneer Pride'. Batesville High School may seem like any other high school with the cliques and gossiping but, either way we all some how connect.
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