Tuesday, November 30, 2010
PCKCC paige: Religified
PCKCC paige: Religified: "Under armor and North Face are brands are things i consider to be religified. The reason for this being that most people really love these t..."
Required Post #7
Q: Look at readings for hip-hop AND country. Where do you see similarities and/or connections between these two music genres? What do they have in common? Where are they fundamentally different?
A: Today when I think of music, the first two genres that come to mind is first hip-hop, and then country. To be honest, that is about the only thing the two genres have in common, is popularity. Hip-hop and the meaning of it has definitely switched direction from positive to negative. It seems as though rappers like to sing a lot about other rappers (insulting them), misogyny (women), materialism (such as money, cars, clothes), and murder (a lot of times, guns). In a lot of rap songs, you don't even realize what the rappers are saying until you READ the lyrics. Most of the time you can't even tell what they are saying. Country seems to be a lot different and is a lot easier to understand compared to hip-hop. The music is easy to understand, regular people can relate to the artists and what they are singing about. Also, the singers seem to sing "simplified and clear" lyrics that focus on present time, which also makes it more aunthentic.
A: Today when I think of music, the first two genres that come to mind is first hip-hop, and then country. To be honest, that is about the only thing the two genres have in common, is popularity. Hip-hop and the meaning of it has definitely switched direction from positive to negative. It seems as though rappers like to sing a lot about other rappers (insulting them), misogyny (women), materialism (such as money, cars, clothes), and murder (a lot of times, guns). In a lot of rap songs, you don't even realize what the rappers are saying until you READ the lyrics. Most of the time you can't even tell what they are saying. Country seems to be a lot different and is a lot easier to understand compared to hip-hop. The music is easy to understand, regular people can relate to the artists and what they are singing about. Also, the singers seem to sing "simplified and clear" lyrics that focus on present time, which also makes it more aunthentic.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Required Post #6
Q: Today we discussed how popular culture media might be making us smarter, stupider, nicer, meaner, healthier, unhealthier, gentler, and more aggressive. In your blog post, address which of these changes to human behavior you believe to be the strongest in modern society as a result of popular culture media. Make sure you explain your answer and include examples.
A: I think that popular culture media overall is making us nicer. I think it can really open up somebody if they are shy. (Via: facebook, skype, etc.) The argument with that though could be that it could open up people a little too much. For example violent video games, tv shows, and negative websites on the internet can lead to people thinking it is okay to mock what they are seeing.
A: I think that popular culture media overall is making us nicer. I think it can really open up somebody if they are shy. (Via: facebook, skype, etc.) The argument with that though could be that it could open up people a little too much. For example violent video games, tv shows, and negative websites on the internet can lead to people thinking it is okay to mock what they are seeing.
Monday, November 1, 2010
pckccbecker: Culture Media
pckccbecker: Culture Media: "Popular culture media has become a large part of our lives in today's society. It has been discussed if popular culture media is making us ..."
Required Post #5
Q: Reflect on what we've discussed in class and what you've heard in the video and in the reading about violence in our media, particularly as it relates to masculinity. Is the relationship between violence & masculinity something to be concerned about?
A: I think that some male children (mainly teens) believe being violent or being a bully to peers makes them look tough. I do also think that violence in media influences them as well, along with peer pressure. I think the media is getting worse and worse when it comes down to how much violence is shown and how detailed it is. I think video games are the worst because not only is the player seeing the violence occur, but they are taking part in it in away. If children see that on t.v. or in a video game they think that it's okay everywhere else.
A: I think that some male children (mainly teens) believe being violent or being a bully to peers makes them look tough. I do also think that violence in media influences them as well, along with peer pressure. I think the media is getting worse and worse when it comes down to how much violence is shown and how detailed it is. I think video games are the worst because not only is the player seeing the violence occur, but they are taking part in it in away. If children see that on t.v. or in a video game they think that it's okay everywhere else.
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