Redefining Our Relationship with Death and that Forgotten Uncle: How Eulogies are only More Depressing Fan Service

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Feb 272019
 

A normal attaché of funeral proceedings and rites for the deceased, eulogies are a performative genre; their success indicative by the reactions gained from the audience observing such a spectacle. It would be preferable to follow a scheme that satisfies the prospectors engaging with the medium, seeking satisfaction through this form that is supposed to provide a sense of release for those who relay the personal insights to their relationship with the deceased. But there is a line to be crossed when considering the audience and their degree of vulnerability, emotional fatigue, liberation of free thought and authentic knowledge regarding the deceased that promotes a certain form of eulogy as “desirable” or “necessary”. [...]

Nursery Rhymes take 2

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Feb 222019
 

Subject: Mindlessly reciting nursery rhymes

Point of Significance: introduces topics such as murder, rape, taxes ect. at an age too young for these topics?

 

Subject: Parent’s trying to protect their kids from the harsh reality of the world

Point of Significance: by introducing the children to the harsh history of the world through nursery rhymes

 

Subject: Parents try to introduce morals to children

Point of Significance: by introducing stories that have a historical opposite of the moral they are trying to teach their child

 

Subject: Nursery rhymes introduce a gateway to imagination

Point of Significance: by  re-purposing historical tragedies as cute rhymes to induce fun imagination

 

Parents ironically introduce bad influences through recreating the purpose of nursery rhymes to coexist with their kids protection from the harsh influences of our world. [...]

Subject/POS Inspirational Quotes take 2

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Feb 222019
 
  1. Subject: The lack of prerequisites for the content of inspirational quotes

POS: Shows that the value of the quotes is in their relatability and not complexity.

 

Subject: The unknown intentions of the posters (popularity vs. trying to help others)

POS: Do not affect the impact they have on readers.

 

Subject:Readers’ intentions for reading the quotes (motivation vs. cynical)

POS: Affect the impact they have on them.

 

Subject: The point of view quotes are usually written in (2nd person)

POS: Shows that the poster is trying to build a connection with the reader (regardless of poster’s purpose, he/she knows they must do so in order to be successful).

 

Subject: A readers’ ability to relate to the quotes

POS: Depends on the circumstances each reader has gone through or is going through. [...]

Tendencies in the Evolution of Hip-Hop/Rap-Sub/POS

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Feb 222019
 

Subject: Social Media exposure of hip-hop/rap…
POS: …can influence a large number of people to either like or dislike an artist’s music based on what the artist’s post which can be them showing off guns, drugs, and women.

Subject: Different flow and delivery of artists…
POS: …can give each artist their own unique “sound” and separates them from other artists also flaunt guns, drugs, and women in their songs.

Subject: Uprising music Platforms…
POS: gives artists more ways for their music to be heard and give them popularity while flaunting their guns, drugs, and/or women.

As a subject: Artists use their music and social media to show off their accessories.

As a question: In what ways do artists flaunt(show off) their access to guns, drugs, and/or women? [...]

B99 Subject & POS Take 2

 Posted by on Fri, 2/22 at 11:51am  subject-pos take 2  No Responses »
Feb 222019
 

Subject: The use of 60-90 second cold opens presents viewers with a funny, quick look at a few or the entire cast of characters.

POS: Encourages audiences to stay by giving them a laugh and then complete the episode, even if they are not familiar with the series. 

Subject: The cold opens are typically gag/punch line style jokes that are the characters doing an exceptionally dramatic scene, while making a casual point about an important subject.

POS: The audience sees these specific characters of a variety of backgrounds give a light-hearted commentary that goes against societal expectations. ex, Gina explains she sees G-d when she is hit by a bus and describes G-d as “ethnically ambiguous”. [...]

Pinpointing Trolling

 Posted by on Fri, 2/22 at 11:28am  subject-pos take 2  No Responses »
Feb 222019
 

Subject: Trolling is prevalent on Twitter, but it is often mislabeled.

  • Point of significance: Not all tweets that anger someone are considered trolling, sometimes it’s just a divisive tweet that showcases different views.

Subject: Arguments on twitter are not considered trolling.

  • Point of significance: Arguments on twitter are born out of disagreement and involve both people trying to prove their point. It is almost impossible to argue with a troll on twitter because of their irrational nature, it would be basically yelling at a brick wall.

Subject: Troll tweets tend to derail the conversation being had in some way, shape, or form.

  • Point of significance: They create a shock factor that is intended to offend and destroy the topic of the tweet being discussed.
[...]

Point of Significance – take two

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Feb 222019
 

 

Question: What is the purpose of production companies manufacturing films that educate youth on the several societal expectations they might face as they fall into adulthood? Why is necessary for these youth being able to monitor themselves so closely and confirm their abilities to conduct themselves within the strict guidelines or standards provided for them?

Subject Points of Significance Personality Training Ensuring the one develops a social identity that attracts positive attention and guarantees that they obtain a credible reputation that promotes healthy relationships. Coaching in the ability to control one’s temperament and work effectively with others. Appearance Monitoring Ensuring that one consistently maintains a level of cleanliness and hygiene.  
[...]

Subjects of Birthday Cards (Update)

 Posted by on Fri, 2/22 at 10:11am  subject-POS, subject-pos take 2  No Responses »
Feb 222019
 

Broad Subject: Birthday gifts

Narrow Subject: Birthday cards for young children

 

SUBJECT                                          POINTS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Corporate mascots appeal to an adult’s understanding of what the child would like because of their age. Catchy rhyme schemes / puns give the reader a sense of something “heartwarming” shown through the card’s patronizing dialogue, something that could be easily understood by a child in the eyes of adults. Delicate color palettes / bright color schemes remind buyers of the receiver’s innocence and youth, perhaps even ignites their own nostalgia with the colors used, making them think of the things they received as a child. Animal imagery put into the mind of even the most skeptical of audiences of something cute, youthful and innocent while also keeping from the more blatant gendering or corporate branding, appealing to the largest audience possible.
[...]

Equine Journalism – Subjects/POS Take 2

 Posted by on Fri, 2/22 at 9:12am  subject-pos take 2  No Responses »
Feb 222019
 

*Note: equine journalism, like all forms of journalism, can be observed via print, online, social media, podcast, live broadcasting, etc. but for the sake of this specific assignment I will be observing print equine journalism.

Subjects & Points of Significance:

 

Broad Subject: non fictional, Equine Journalism (magazine edition)

Narrowed Subject: an informative print form of communication made by equestrians for equestrians

 

Subject:                                                                               Points of Significance:

Training methods for students Inform the reader on certain exercises they can do on their own to improve their riding experience, ability, and posture (most accepted but never really followed through with) Training methods for horses Tips for trainers and riders on how to train/guide their horse on a new exercise, discipline, ground manners, etc.
[...]

Astrological Horoscope- Subject/ POS

 Posted by on Fri, 2/22 at 4:14am  subject-POS, Uncategorized  No Responses »
Feb 222019
 
  • Subject: The ability to quickly have insight on a certain group of people just by their astrological (zodiac) sign.
  • Point of Significance: Broad but typical traits/ characteristics associated with a zodiac sign of a person in a certain astrological group.
  • Subject: Astrology offers those in crisis the comfort of imagining a better future. In some way being able to predict your near possible future just by reading a daily horoscope.
  • Point of Significance: Some people who are stressed or have no sense of self direction mindlessly follow these daily horoscopes telling them how to go about their day all from quality traits.
  • Subject: Astrological (Zodiac) signs are becoming a millenial meme phenomena.
[...]

EDM Take 2- Better, not Perfect

 Posted by on Thu, 2/21 at 4:23pm  subject-pos take 2  No Responses »
Feb 212019
 
EDM Take 2- Better, not Perfect
Subject Point of Significance Kandi and Perlers Are things that people create prior to the music festival to trade among one another only for EDM festivals Shuffling, Poi, Gloving, Hooping (“dances”) All use some sort of equipment to create a dance to EDM Outfits Are created with a lot of thought, and they are very unique to each person. There are various styles that are unique strictly to EDM.

 

Overarching point of significance:

EDM at music festivals unites people by allowing people to use their creativity. Kandi and perlers are hand-made and given to other people that gives them a connection, EDM dancing, shuffling in particular, unites people by allowing groups of people to watch and learn how to do it themselves, and the outfit that someone chooses to wear kind of labels them into a group of people and ultimately brings them together from their similarity in creativity. [...]

Expensive Home Tours POS (Updated)

 Posted by on Thu, 2/21 at 4:06pm  subject-pos take 2  No Responses »
Feb 212019
 
Subjects Points of Significance Touring in vlogs by Youtubers Adds relatability and shock-effect in price reveals by someone who seemingly can’t afford the house themselves. Led by a bimbo tour guide Whose Sex appeal and “ditzy”-woman persona attracts male audiences Includes expensive accessories that don’t come with the home Adds face value to the house, but possess no actual value after purchase Rich hostess/tourist are just as wealthy and can afford the house, which makes the “unattainability” appeal decrease

Major Focus: Over-exaggerates the actual value and aesthetic appeal of the homes being toured.

How are expensive home tour videos manipulates their audience? [...]

Points of Significance – Mid 1900’s instructional films

 Posted by on Wed, 2/20 at 1:58pm  subject-POS  No Responses »
Feb 202019
 

Question: What is the purpose of production companies manufacturing films that educate youth on the several societal expectations they might face as they fall into adulthood? Why is necessary for these youth being able to monitor themselves so closely and confirm their abilities to conduct themselves within the strict guidelines or standards provided for them?

Subject Points of Significance Personality Training Ensuring the one develops a social identity that attracts positive attention and guarantees that they obtain a credible reputation that promotes healthy relationships. Coaching in the ability to control one’s temperament and work effectively with others. Appearance Monitoring Ensuring that one consistently maintains a level of cleanliness and hygiene.  
[...]

Fragrance Ads – Subject/POS

 Posted by on Wed, 2/20 at 1:32pm  subject-POS  No Responses »
Feb 202019
 
Subjects Points of Significance Esoteric, vague, and confusing commercials. Creates the illusion of depth and meaning. Associated with celebrities, cars, watches, etc. Cements fragrances as luxury products by association. Foreign and exotic presentation. Artsy cinematography. Generates a feeling of class and sophistication. Focus on selling a personal identity via fragrance. Increases brand loyalty. Status quo of requiring identifier.

Possible Topic: Every aspect of fragrance ads works to maintain fragrances’ culture of luxury, despite more apparent objectives in the ads and interesting contradictions (absolution of wealth as a theme, stinky imagery despite it being a perfume commercial, low cost of production per bottle, etc.) [...]

Technical Definition Spaghetti Westerns

 Posted by on Wed, 2/20 at 1:22pm  technical definition  No Responses »
Feb 202019
 

Subject

Goofy or kind of ironic western banter

Point of significance

Is this the producer poking fun at the western culture as a whole?

 

Subject

Unclear character roles, leading to find out who the protagonist is.

Point of significance

Possibly trying to bring a different style of film to the west, and trying to destroy the normal “western” paradigm

Changing Westerns to make the style unlike the normal patterns of  this cultural category of film.

 

By not showing a clear-cut version of a western, and providing comic scenes, are these Italian producers subtly  making fun of Western Culture? [...]

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