So, I have recently gotten into that new television show, Glee. We didn't have a Glee club in my high school, but we had a chorus which I participated in. It counted as a class though, so it wasn't really like a club atmosphere. But after watching it the past few weeks I have really enjoyed it. For those who have never seen or heard of it, it is about a teacher who is forming a Glee club in the high school he works in. Each episode deals with issues this teacher is dealing with in his personal life and professional life. It also follows different types of students and cliques in high school and what they deal with on a daily basis. Glee takes place in a small town and deals with issues ranging from love to self-esteem.
I also find it interesting that this is really one of the first musical television shows. Each show involves the Glee club singing and sometimes dancing whether it be in a performance atmosphere or in regards to something happening in their personal life. It's a comedy and musical at the same time. I thought it was interesting especially since we were talking about genre this past week because I have never seen a television show that was considered a musical before. It must be extremely difficult to create because not only do the creators have the plot to figure out they also have to come up with different musical numbers and change them up so they work within that particular episode.
This week's past episode definitely had one of the funniest moments where the football players dance to Beyonce's "Single Ladies" right before they make their last play that will decide whether or not they win the game. Here's a clip of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4mMfdzdaio
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Boston Bruins
This past Sunday I went to a practice for the Boston Bruins that was open to the public. Pretty much the hockey players did drills and practiced while people could sit in the seats of the Garden, free of charge, and watch. I love hockey and the Bruins, so it was pretty cool to see. My brother and sister both play hockey, so a lot of the drills they were doing were similar to ones I have seen before. Probably about halfway thru the practice they began doing a two-on-two drill. Two players would defend one goalie and then when the whistle was blown they would all skate down the other end of the ice where the other two players would defend the other goalie.
Some of the players are veterans of professional hockey while for others it was their first time in this kind of environment. The captain of the team, Zdeno Chara, was participating in the two-on-two drill and ended up scoring a goal. The small crowd that was there erupted in appalause and cheering. This reaction did not really make sense to me because the goal didn't count for anything and he was playing and shooting against his own teammates. I mean, good for him for getting a goal, I just don't think it warranted that kind of appalause.
This makes me wonder if the media has influenced us so much that because we know scoring a goal is a good thing we get excited about it even when it doesn't count for anything. Is it the media's fault that these people got excited about a goal that doesn't count? In one sense, I believe it is. The media is sort of our gateway of how to act in certain situations. So, we know that when our team scores a goal the appropriate response is to cheer. But have people stopped realizing what's going on and just aimlessly cheer whenever they recognize someone scoring a goal? I do believe that the media is partially responsible for people acting like robots, but it is also "people's" own fault for what we are turning into. If people do not pay attention to their surroundings then they are to blame for being a mindless drone. Also, the media reports on what the population sees as important. So, if the population sees scoring a goal important the media is going to report on that. The reason the media has taught us how to act in a situation where goals are scored is because that is what the population has deemed important for all of us to know.
Some of the players are veterans of professional hockey while for others it was their first time in this kind of environment. The captain of the team, Zdeno Chara, was participating in the two-on-two drill and ended up scoring a goal. The small crowd that was there erupted in appalause and cheering. This reaction did not really make sense to me because the goal didn't count for anything and he was playing and shooting against his own teammates. I mean, good for him for getting a goal, I just don't think it warranted that kind of appalause.
This makes me wonder if the media has influenced us so much that because we know scoring a goal is a good thing we get excited about it even when it doesn't count for anything. Is it the media's fault that these people got excited about a goal that doesn't count? In one sense, I believe it is. The media is sort of our gateway of how to act in certain situations. So, we know that when our team scores a goal the appropriate response is to cheer. But have people stopped realizing what's going on and just aimlessly cheer whenever they recognize someone scoring a goal? I do believe that the media is partially responsible for people acting like robots, but it is also "people's" own fault for what we are turning into. If people do not pay attention to their surroundings then they are to blame for being a mindless drone. Also, the media reports on what the population sees as important. So, if the population sees scoring a goal important the media is going to report on that. The reason the media has taught us how to act in a situation where goals are scored is because that is what the population has deemed important for all of us to know.
Monday, September 14, 2009
VMA's
Last night I watched the Video Music Awards (VMA) on MTV and was completely appalled about what Kanye did to Taylor Swift. Taylor won the first award of the night and her very first VMA award. During her thank-you speech Kanye West made his way on the stage, took the mic from Taylor, and proceeded to say that Beyonce had the best video instead. I have no idea what was going through his head when he decided that his opinion was more important than a talented artist giving her thank you speech.
Of course this was the biggest topic during and after the VMA's. Everyone from the host of the VMA's to news hosts to online sources were discussing it. So, even though it was a horrible thing to do, Kanye actually may have done himself a favor. He was the most talked about artist of the night and he didn't win a single award! Even though he did not perform or win anything, he made sure people knew he was there. But I do have to wonder is the media that predictable that celebrities know if they do something shocking and eccentric they will be the topic of conversation the next day? I believe issues like this should be addressed, but maybe the media could not give as much attention to people who are seeking that negative attention.
But on the other hand, Taylor Swift's name is also one circulating quite a bit throughout the media. People have been supporting her because of the stint Kanye pulled. So, I guess with each negative issue the media addresses is a positive one for someone else involved. I suppose it's hard not to discuss the most obvious of events that happen because it is going to be what people are most interested in. Choosing what stories to report on is definitely important and certainly not as easy a task as people would like to think it is.
Of course this was the biggest topic during and after the VMA's. Everyone from the host of the VMA's to news hosts to online sources were discussing it. So, even though it was a horrible thing to do, Kanye actually may have done himself a favor. He was the most talked about artist of the night and he didn't win a single award! Even though he did not perform or win anything, he made sure people knew he was there. But I do have to wonder is the media that predictable that celebrities know if they do something shocking and eccentric they will be the topic of conversation the next day? I believe issues like this should be addressed, but maybe the media could not give as much attention to people who are seeking that negative attention.
But on the other hand, Taylor Swift's name is also one circulating quite a bit throughout the media. People have been supporting her because of the stint Kanye pulled. So, I guess with each negative issue the media addresses is a positive one for someone else involved. I suppose it's hard not to discuss the most obvious of events that happen because it is going to be what people are most interested in. Choosing what stories to report on is definitely important and certainly not as easy a task as people would like to think it is.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Introduction
Hey Guys,
My name is Jacqui and I'm at senior at Bridgewater State College majoring in Communication. I had to make this blog for an online class I'm taking and as you will probably be able to tell this is my first time ever using or publishing a blog, so bare with me. This is also my first full online class, so it should be an interesting semester to say the least. I don't really have anything left to say, so I guess I'll leave it at this for now. Talk to y'all later!!
My name is Jacqui and I'm at senior at Bridgewater State College majoring in Communication. I had to make this blog for an online class I'm taking and as you will probably be able to tell this is my first time ever using or publishing a blog, so bare with me. This is also my first full online class, so it should be an interesting semester to say the least. I don't really have anything left to say, so I guess I'll leave it at this for now. Talk to y'all later!!
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