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My Fish Blog by Brad D.
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Fluffy Meets Nikki by Joey G.
Fluffy meets Nikki
A puppy named fluffy is thirsty and hot
Why is the window across open and his is not?
Fluffy tries to remain relaxed and calm
As he licks the bruises on his paw and arm
Is there a way he can open this door?
His little nose was able to in the pet store
The owner comes back with a cold icy drink
Slurps it up, did not care or think
The two get home and Fluffy is left again
The owner gets inside and the conversation began
“ The dogs in the car” he says to his wife
“ Who cares that dumb dog ruins my life”
Later that day a little girl walks home from camp
Passing the house she sees Fluffy’s hair damp
She knocks on the window and says, “Hi doggy”
“I have a pet too, he’s a frog named Froggy”
“You look tired, why are you in here?”
Fluffy weeps and begs as he drops a tear
“ Doggy come with me, come with me”
“I will walk you home to meet Froggy”
The parents see their daughter with Fluffy
Then noticed her eyes a little puffy
“What is wrong Nikki, did he hurt you”
“Mommy he is hurt, what should I do”
The parents notice the dog has been abused
They told Nikki to wait her, but she refused
The vet said that Fluffy was hurt, but will be ok
Nikki knew that Fluffy had feelings today
They can feel pain, be happy or sad
Fluffy was in need for Nikki bad
At home Fluffy wants to play, gives Nikki a bow
He is not thirsty, hot, enslaved or hurt now
He runs around with out any meanings
Wondering how Nikki that day, felt his feelings.
This is a poem I found on the internet (http://www.radiowaves.co.uk/story/17939)
This is a poem about the nasty animal cruelty!
There are so many animals in one world,
Some can't be let free,
Not all animals can be saved,
Not all by me.
That is why we work together,
Making things the right way,
But people do torture animals,
Day by day by day.
People say it doesn't happen,
That all animals are fine,
Well look at pictures of skinny dogs,
Have a look at that K-9.
We can all help stop this,
If we just say,
What happens to these poor creatures,
And that will make their perfect day.
Animal cruelty is reality. This poem is trying to get people to realize that animal cruelty is happening and there is things that you can do. There are many organizations that devote their lives into protecting and helping animals that have or are being abused. It also says “People say it doesn’t happen, That all animals are fine” I believe this is a true statement most people do think this. Even as I was writing my poem my roommates were like why are you doing a poem on that, who even cares. And I said that is why I am, because it is a problem that should be noticed. “Not all animals can be saved, Not all by me” Not all animals can be saved by just a few organizations. The only way these organizations have work with a lot of others supporting them. I never was into the whole animal cruelty thing but then I thought of my own pets. I would never do anything to my two dogs and I do not know how other people do. I also know that my dogs have feelings and it is easy for me to say that because my dogs show me through many signs.
Many people will deny that animals are not being ethically treated until they witness it themselves. Any decent human being will feel a dogs pain if they see the ribs popping out of them. I remember when I was playing baseball a stray dog ran out on to the field. The dog was extremely skinny and you can see the ribs clear. It was like the whole game stopped and just stared at this dog. It hits home when you actually see stuff like this instead of on t.v. with a sad song playing. Animal cruelty can slowly start to stop, but it is going to take more than one person or one poem to do it.
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Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise.
In this video Snoop Dogg raps about normal things: making love, getting money, drinking. When his "bosses" come in they advise him to put the words "telephone" "cell service" and other related terms. Whats going on in this video is that dont let telephones ruin your movie, just like they ruined his rap. Basically they are using snoop dogg to promote teens turning their phones off in theaters. Although this is not a product, it is a call to action. There really is no line between music and merchandise or anything else in advertising for that matter when it comes to teens.
In this video Snoop Dogg raps about normal things: making love, getting money, drinking. When his "bosses" come in they advise him to put the words "telephone" "cell service" and other related terms. Whats going on in this video is that dont let telephones ruin your movie, just like they ruined his rap. Basically they are using snoop dogg to promote teens turning their phones off in theaters. Although this is not a product, it is a call to action. There really is no line between music and merchandise or anything else in advertising for that matter when it comes to teens.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Andres Acosta -- Blog Post #5
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In this commercial Ludacris markets the product Pepsi Cola with his rapping. He throws a party in the down south which is where he is from. I think this commercial is a good one because a lot of people like to party and when they party and listen to Ludacris' rap songs they can drink Pepsi because they will automatically think about Pepsi since he promotes it. Both the rapper and the produc win! Whenever someone is drinking Pepsi they could think about the rapper who promotes it and listen to his music and whenever people are listening to Ludacris they think about Pepsi! The product makes the person famous and the person makes the product sell.
Since Rap is very popular in today's youth, Pepsi uses this to their advantage and hire a well known rapper to advertise their product because the youth is a very big part of their sales! This is also why you see most rappers on commercials than rock and pop artists; just because they have become the most famous music genre in the U.S.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Blog Post 5
1. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
This commercial was used in the superbowl two years ago and I thought it was awesome. I hate when rappers and other performers whore themselves out to promote a product though. The fact that Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot were in the commercial did not increase my likelihood to go out and purchase a Pepsi Max. I do however see the recent increase in hip-hop artists being showcased to promote certain products. I believe that when artists do promotions like these, unless they are for a good cause or an extremely awesome product then they are merely "selling out," and not staying focused on what is supposed to be focused on, the music and the fans.
This commercial was used in the superbowl two years ago and I thought it was awesome. I hate when rappers and other performers whore themselves out to promote a product though. The fact that Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot were in the commercial did not increase my likelihood to go out and purchase a Pepsi Max. I do however see the recent increase in hip-hop artists being showcased to promote certain products. I believe that when artists do promotions like these, unless they are for a good cause or an extremely awesome product then they are merely "selling out," and not staying focused on what is supposed to be focused on, the music and the fans.
blog 5 Stephanie Kumetz
1. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jubz1Ini-o
This is a video of Beyonce for an direct TV. She is using one of her songs to get people to upgrade to direct TV. She even has a gold necklace with big letters on it that say upgrade. They have blurred the line between music and merchandise, because when you hear a song on the radio that is used a commercial you think of what that song was selling, and the other way around when you see that object being sold you think about the song that they used to sell that merchandise. I believe that hip-hop is more open to identifying itself with brands more then rock or pop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jubz1Ini-o
This is a video of Beyonce for an direct TV. She is using one of her songs to get people to upgrade to direct TV. She even has a gold necklace with big letters on it that say upgrade. They have blurred the line between music and merchandise, because when you hear a song on the radio that is used a commercial you think of what that song was selling, and the other way around when you see that object being sold you think about the song that they used to sell that merchandise. I believe that hip-hop is more open to identifying itself with brands more then rock or pop.
Blog 5 -- Lisa Melchiorre
2. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise.
Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
This commercial allows the product, Dr Pepper, to be viewed as “flavalicious” and one that will wake you up in the middle of a lecture class. It aims at college students and for those who know the artist Flava Flave, then they will recognize the singers voice at the beginning of the commercial. I think the commercial helps him promote his popularity and keeps him in the spotlight.
I think that hip-hop has the same value of rock or pop commercials. Pepsi commercials by Britney Spears and other commercials done by other artists have the same popularity. I don’t think that black talk is used to mock products, but is a good way to sell products. I remember when 1-800-ASK-GARY commercial first came out and the woman was saying “Don’t be scared and confused” in “black talk” and so many people talked and mimicked it because it was entertaining.
Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
This commercial allows the product, Dr Pepper, to be viewed as “flavalicious” and one that will wake you up in the middle of a lecture class. It aims at college students and for those who know the artist Flava Flave, then they will recognize the singers voice at the beginning of the commercial. I think the commercial helps him promote his popularity and keeps him in the spotlight.
I think that hip-hop has the same value of rock or pop commercials. Pepsi commercials by Britney Spears and other commercials done by other artists have the same popularity. I don’t think that black talk is used to mock products, but is a good way to sell products. I remember when 1-800-ASK-GARY commercial first came out and the woman was saying “Don’t be scared and confused” in “black talk” and so many people talked and mimicked it because it was entertaining.
black talk by nick peters
2. Watch this video about the origins of African-American English. Savran says, "White people (and not just the young) draw from a black lexicon every day, sometimes unaware of the words' origins, sometimes using them because of their origins" (194). Summarize the information in the video and respond to the question, "How has black vernacular shaped the slang you use in your conversations with your peers?"Savran's essay focuses on black talk, but there are many other subgroups of American English. Regional dialects have their own special words and phrases. What special words or phrases from your regional dialect do you use in your conversations with your friends and family members?
The video is stating that black talk is english, just mixed with elizabethan and other types of english. there are many sub genres all over, and each vary slightly. Black vernacular has not really shaped my conversation with peers since I try staying away from anything that others would not understand. sLang that I use is common slang that my age group has grown up hearing. I tend to stay away from it however, since I find it unintelligent to speak or to even hear. I a person cannot pronounce a word properly, that just means they are to lazy and must make up a word to fill in for it. I don't really have any special words or phrases, but I was grown up on the word ya'll instead of you all, but it is a very common word around southern people
The video is stating that black talk is english, just mixed with elizabethan and other types of english. there are many sub genres all over, and each vary slightly. Black vernacular has not really shaped my conversation with peers since I try staying away from anything that others would not understand. sLang that I use is common slang that my age group has grown up hearing. I tend to stay away from it however, since I find it unintelligent to speak or to even hear. I a person cannot pronounce a word properly, that just means they are to lazy and must make up a word to fill in for it. I don't really have any special words or phrases, but I was grown up on the word ya'll instead of you all, but it is a very common word around southern people
Blog 5 Andrew Corke
Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
Black Talk Origins
2) The short video basically went over the origins of black vernacular. Black talk originated in the US during the eighteenth century when slavery was at its peak. The slaves would speak English but blend native African and Elizabethan into their speech. The language known as gulla, drops the word "is" and replaces doesn't with don't. It also consists of different grammatical features. Whites had always thought that the black slaves were not capable of speaking English because they did not speak all of the words. When in fact, they were merely adding to it.
"How has black vernacular shaped the slang you use in your conversations with your peers?"
I really think that black vernacular has shaped the way I speak with my peers. I have always noted that the majority of African Americans speak differently than myself and have wondered why. I had always though that the reason was because they were unintelligent or just simply chose to. In most cases, I avoid black terminology because I feel uneducated if I speak it. I do from time to time throw in some terminology to be funny or when I’m joking around. What everyone else might call a “grilled cheese,” in my family, we call it a cheese toastie.
"How has black vernacular shaped the slang you use in your conversations with your peers?"
I really think that black vernacular has shaped the way I speak with my peers. I have always noted that the majority of African Americans speak differently than myself and have wondered why. I had always though that the reason was because they were unintelligent or just simply chose to. In most cases, I avoid black terminology because I feel uneducated if I speak it. I do from time to time throw in some terminology to be funny or when I’m joking around. What everyone else might call a “grilled cheese,” in my family, we call it a cheese toastie.
Blog 5 Kisan Chhotalal
The commercial represents Diddy selling Pepsi. It relates to marketing because if they see him advertise it then that will boost Pepsi’s sales and will make them more profit. I feel that hip hop artists are kind of blurring the image because while they are promoting the product, they are also trying to promote themselves and their music so more people will listen to them. But besides all of that the video that he promoted makes people want to go out and buy a Pepsi. They feel that buy advertising a Pepsi can listening to music will help improve sales on not only the product, but the artists music as well. So basically its a win win situation, but really its just to help him get more endorsements and more money.
This commercial is a great example of how hip-hop is affecting not only our youth but everybody in society. Now this is not necessarily a bad thing. But this commercial has absolutely nothing to do with its product until the very last few seconds. They're advertising Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson more so than their own product (which is probably smart because their product stinks) which proves the fact that hip-hop artists have definitely "blurred the line between music and merchandise!" If people see 50 Cent, a multi-million dollar recording artist, drinking, or endorsing this product, they are not going to care about the taste or quality of it; all they know is that their idol is drinking it so they must do the same.
Hip-hop is definitely open to identifying with brands. I can think of so many songs just about different types of shoes…Mario – “Nikes Fresh Out The Box”, Nelly – “Air Force Ones”, and who could forget Run DMC’s “My ADIDAS”? How can they not be identifying with brands? I can only find one rock song about shoes so it seems to me that Rap/Hip-hop is much more entrepreneurial.
Sara Rieveley Blog Post 5 Black Talk
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ilHt1gorOI
This commercial use Ludacris, Kanye West, and The Game, three very popular and well known hip-hop artists to promote boost mobile. The commercial has the three hip-hop artists communicating from various places on boost mobile phones. For example, Kanye West is in a recording studio. They use a catchy song while adding a slogan. The slogan, “Where you at,” was used throughout the song, and is now known as a boost mobile slogan. I believe these types of commercials that use famous and very well known artists sell both the product and the artist. If your favorite artist is on a commercial selling a product, you are more likely to want that product more, but it also works the other way. If you love boost mobile and have that phone already, you may have loved the catchy song, which means you might listen to Kanye West, Ludacris, or The Game. I think both merchandise and music work together to make more products sell. It works! Hip-hop artists definitely identify themselves more with brands then rock and pop, and I believe they are also more entrepreneurial than both. You see many more hip-hop artists in commercials than any other genre. I agree with Leslie Savan the “black talk” has finally started be used openly and knowingly to advertise and sell merchandise, instead of mockingly like it used to. I believe slang has definitely started playing a bigger role in commercials to sell products.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ilHt1gorOI
This commercial use Ludacris, Kanye West, and The Game, three very popular and well known hip-hop artists to promote boost mobile. The commercial has the three hip-hop artists communicating from various places on boost mobile phones. For example, Kanye West is in a recording studio. They use a catchy song while adding a slogan. The slogan, “Where you at,” was used throughout the song, and is now known as a boost mobile slogan. I believe these types of commercials that use famous and very well known artists sell both the product and the artist. If your favorite artist is on a commercial selling a product, you are more likely to want that product more, but it also works the other way. If you love boost mobile and have that phone already, you may have loved the catchy song, which means you might listen to Kanye West, Ludacris, or The Game. I think both merchandise and music work together to make more products sell. It works! Hip-hop artists definitely identify themselves more with brands then rock and pop, and I believe they are also more entrepreneurial than both. You see many more hip-hop artists in commercials than any other genre. I agree with Leslie Savan the “black talk” has finally started be used openly and knowingly to advertise and sell merchandise, instead of mockingly like it used to. I believe slang has definitely started playing a bigger role in commercials to sell products.
Blog 5 Joey Ruggiero
This commercial tells it all hip-hop artists convey themselves in any way possible. Chris brown... now on trial for the Rihanna beat down isn't a person that I would want to advertise for my company but none the less his commerical does have a catchy ring and does kindof make me want to go out and get some gum. This does how ever blur the image that some hip-hop artists are trying to make for themselves which is not one where they just parade themselves for chewing gum sales. Alot of artists today are though using advertising to boost sales to make people want to listen to their music and to get their name out there. Which is unfortunatley blurring the true hip hop image...
Zack Newman Blog Post 5
1) Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
Here is the link to the Kanye West Absolute Vodka Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uk7ohIpHAY
This commercial is an advertisement for Absolute Vodka by Kanye West. I believe that the line between music and merchandise is very blurred as does Savan. Music and merchandise are so intertwined that every commercial advertising something popular has an artist there to appeal to the public and most likely their music in the background. I'm not so sure that there every really was much of a line between the two to because they compliment one another so well. Hip-Hop is more open to identifying with brands because it is the popular brand of music in today's current society, but when the next type of music becomes more popular then that will be the main way of marketing through music. I am not so sure that black talk has been used to sell products as much as most people believe it is. Common language among the advertising appeal group would not be considered any type of language other than slang because it is used among the group normally. I believe the pop language of the targeted marketing group is what is used and all the language appeeals to that specific group.
Here is the link to the Kanye West Absolute Vodka Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uk7ohIpHAY
This commercial is an advertisement for Absolute Vodka by Kanye West. I believe that the line between music and merchandise is very blurred as does Savan. Music and merchandise are so intertwined that every commercial advertising something popular has an artist there to appeal to the public and most likely their music in the background. I'm not so sure that there every really was much of a line between the two to because they compliment one another so well. Hip-Hop is more open to identifying with brands because it is the popular brand of music in today's current society, but when the next type of music becomes more popular then that will be the main way of marketing through music. I am not so sure that black talk has been used to sell products as much as most people believe it is. Common language among the advertising appeal group would not be considered any type of language other than slang because it is used among the group normally. I believe the pop language of the targeted marketing group is what is used and all the language appeeals to that specific group.
Blog Post 5 Zachary Hoffmann
1. Find a current commercial in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0tgheca5HM
This video is 50 Cent promoting his line of vitamin water. He purchased it right after selling over 12 million albums and right before the release of his second studio album that eventually sold 10 million copies worldwide. He was one of the biggest rappers at the time and if he drank it why wouldn't everyone else. In the commercial it shows him drinking Formula 50 Vitamin Water then conducting an orchestra. Why wouldn't a brand want to get a person who just sold 12 million albums worldwide? He is obviously known and liked so people will want to buy anything associated with him. I don't think hip-hop is more open to identifying itself with brands. I do think that rappers are more commonly know because they are in the news more than rock artists. They try and promote themselves more which leads companies to give them money to promote their item. I believe this was already said but it is all about making money.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0tgheca5HM
This video is 50 Cent promoting his line of vitamin water. He purchased it right after selling over 12 million albums and right before the release of his second studio album that eventually sold 10 million copies worldwide. He was one of the biggest rappers at the time and if he drank it why wouldn't everyone else. In the commercial it shows him drinking Formula 50 Vitamin Water then conducting an orchestra. Why wouldn't a brand want to get a person who just sold 12 million albums worldwide? He is obviously known and liked so people will want to buy anything associated with him. I don't think hip-hop is more open to identifying itself with brands. I do think that rappers are more commonly know because they are in the news more than rock artists. They try and promote themselves more which leads companies to give them money to promote their item. I believe this was already said but it is all about making money.
Post 5 "Black Talk"
1. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
This particular commercial has more than one hip-hop artist. The commercial combines many rappers and also Japanese action cartoons to promote Sprite. The commercial makes use of the artists and the action cartoon to attract attention to younger audiences. the commercial also makes use of the "obey your thirst" campaign. This commercial promotes the product as well as the artists, by creating exposure for the artists, and relating the product to the artists. this commercial, like many others, make use of the music itself, more than the artist. The brand wants to not only be associated with the stars, but most importantly the popular music that attracts people. As seen in this commercial, the rappers are not just appearing, but are rapping as they promote the product. I don't think that hip hop is more open to identify itself with brands, more than brands want to identify themselves with hip hop. The key to the game is to sell, and the only way to do so, is to appeal to the majority i.e. popular culture. therefore "black talk" has been used more lately since it has acquired immense popularity across the nation. Whether is rock, rap, or pop, there will always be a "fad" that will eventually dim out and give way to a new one: In the 70's was rock, the 80's was pop, and more recently rap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkODvs4grqE
This particular commercial has more than one hip-hop artist. The commercial combines many rappers and also Japanese action cartoons to promote Sprite. The commercial makes use of the artists and the action cartoon to attract attention to younger audiences. the commercial also makes use of the "obey your thirst" campaign. This commercial promotes the product as well as the artists, by creating exposure for the artists, and relating the product to the artists. this commercial, like many others, make use of the music itself, more than the artist. The brand wants to not only be associated with the stars, but most importantly the popular music that attracts people. As seen in this commercial, the rappers are not just appearing, but are rapping as they promote the product. I don't think that hip hop is more open to identify itself with brands, more than brands want to identify themselves with hip hop. The key to the game is to sell, and the only way to do so, is to appeal to the majority i.e. popular culture. therefore "black talk" has been used more lately since it has acquired immense popularity across the nation. Whether is rock, rap, or pop, there will always be a "fad" that will eventually dim out and give way to a new one: In the 70's was rock, the 80's was pop, and more recently rap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkODvs4grqE
1. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enJbXlb4zqo
I guess advertising is doing a good job because I immediately thought of the Chris Brown commerical for doublemint gum. The video is an excellent representation of how using a popular musician to advertise brings their fan base in to purchase the product. It also works the other way around in helping the artist become a bigger icon. I think that becoming an actor now a days means being a musician, or being a musician means becoming an actor or actress. Disney stars are a great example of that. These major stars also advertise according to their music, age, or group. You won't see a rapper advertising tweenage footwear or facial cleanser. Hip hop definitely has more of a presence in advertising than rock in my opinion. Certainly celebrities from every genre but hip hop is more popular than other genres so it's easier to appeal the majority.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enJbXlb4zqo
I guess advertising is doing a good job because I immediately thought of the Chris Brown commerical for doublemint gum. The video is an excellent representation of how using a popular musician to advertise brings their fan base in to purchase the product. It also works the other way around in helping the artist become a bigger icon. I think that becoming an actor now a days means being a musician, or being a musician means becoming an actor or actress. Disney stars are a great example of that. These major stars also advertise according to their music, age, or group. You won't see a rapper advertising tweenage footwear or facial cleanser. Hip hop definitely has more of a presence in advertising than rock in my opinion. Certainly celebrities from every genre but hip hop is more popular than other genres so it's easier to appeal the majority.
Black Talk and Pop Culture Blog
1. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jubz1Ini-o
The current commercial that I used has Beyonce in it where she is promoting Direct T.V. It begins like every other music video that she has made where she dances in a barely there sequence dress and sings about how much of a diva she is. This commercial has been seen by all and not only does Beyonce look gorgeous in the video, the song is rather catchy also. The song sounds as if she pulled it right off of her platinum CD. I do not believe that hip-hop is more entrepreneurial than rock or that it is more open to identifying with brands. These commercials that feature any celebrity is not only there to just promote the product but to promote the music. I'm sure if you watch a decent amount of TV you can sing along to every commercial that features a song in it. This is one of the ways advertisement pulls the public in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jubz1Ini-o
The current commercial that I used has Beyonce in it where she is promoting Direct T.V. It begins like every other music video that she has made where she dances in a barely there sequence dress and sings about how much of a diva she is. This commercial has been seen by all and not only does Beyonce look gorgeous in the video, the song is rather catchy also. The song sounds as if she pulled it right off of her platinum CD. I do not believe that hip-hop is more entrepreneurial than rock or that it is more open to identifying with brands. These commercials that feature any celebrity is not only there to just promote the product but to promote the music. I'm sure if you watch a decent amount of TV you can sing along to every commercial that features a song in it. This is one of the ways advertisement pulls the public in.
Blog Post 5 Ashley Johnson
Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise.
Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIairaDBglI
This is a Fergie for Candie's ad. She incorporates her song "Glamourous" into an ad for shoes and clothing. In the ad, it shows a paparazzi snapping pictures of Fergie as she sings and dances around her house in Candie apparel and shoes. In the video, I particularly agree that the line between music and merchandising has been blurred. Example of this is the fact that she is singing one of her songs, while trying to promote merchandise. Fergie has taken advantage of her popularity and has promoted almost everything from Doritos to computers. I agree that hip-hop tends to be more entrepreneurial than rock and pop, especially since many hip-hop artists now have their own brands. This shows that “… black talk (has) been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195).
Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIairaDBglI
This is a Fergie for Candie's ad. She incorporates her song "Glamourous" into an ad for shoes and clothing. In the ad, it shows a paparazzi snapping pictures of Fergie as she sings and dances around her house in Candie apparel and shoes. In the video, I particularly agree that the line between music and merchandising has been blurred. Example of this is the fact that she is singing one of her songs, while trying to promote merchandise. Fergie has taken advantage of her popularity and has promoted almost everything from Doritos to computers. I agree that hip-hop tends to be more entrepreneurial than rock and pop, especially since many hip-hop artists now have their own brands. This shows that “… black talk (has) been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195).
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Hip-hop advertisement Blog Post 5 Mary Dalla Costa
1. Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise. Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyI5OnECBoM
This video is by HP with Jay-Z in it. HP used one of the most famous rappers to advertise their new notebook. If Jay-Z has it, it must be awesome. The HP notebook would stick out in your mind when you go to check out new computers and Jay-Z will stick out in your mind when you go to a music store. It's a win-win situation. It doesn't even matter who advertises their product. It's who's cool right now...what will sell the product. I don't think that hip-hop artists are particularly more open about advertising, I think if any other kind of artist was asked there would be the same chance of them saying yes as there is for a hip-hop artist were to. I think the "get money" factor of many rap songs kind of make rappers more entrpreneurial than any other type of artist. They need to have this busy, important, wealthy life style to keep up their image. Black talk has been used to sell products, obviously. You can find tons of videos on youtube that gratify that claim. I found it particularly interesting when at 00:39 Jay-Z said he was trying to be a rock star. I wonder why he thinks he's a rock star?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyI5OnECBoM
This video is by HP with Jay-Z in it. HP used one of the most famous rappers to advertise their new notebook. If Jay-Z has it, it must be awesome. The HP notebook would stick out in your mind when you go to check out new computers and Jay-Z will stick out in your mind when you go to a music store. It's a win-win situation. It doesn't even matter who advertises their product. It's who's cool right now...what will sell the product. I don't think that hip-hop artists are particularly more open about advertising, I think if any other kind of artist was asked there would be the same chance of them saying yes as there is for a hip-hop artist were to. I think the "get money" factor of many rap songs kind of make rappers more entrpreneurial than any other type of artist. They need to have this busy, important, wealthy life style to keep up their image. Black talk has been used to sell products, obviously. You can find tons of videos on youtube that gratify that claim. I found it particularly interesting when at 00:39 Jay-Z said he was trying to be a rock star. I wonder why he thinks he's a rock star?
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Blog Post 5: Black Talk and Pop Culture by Mary Dalla Costa and Joey G.
Choose ONE of the following questions to respond to. Your response should be a minimum of 100 words and no longer than 250 words. Be sure and comment on at least two of your peers' posts.
1. Savran discusses the role hip-hop artists play in modern marketing. Hip-hop generously sprinkles brand names in their songs, a trend that seems to be continuing. Look at this 1990s hip-hop video advertising cherry coke.
Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise.
Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
2. Watch this video about the origins of African-American English. Savran says, "White people (and not just the young) draw from a black lexicon every day,
sometimes unaware of the words' origins, sometimes using them because of their
origins" (194).
Summarize the information in the video and respond to the question, "How has black vernacular shaped the slang you use in your conversations with your peers?"
Savran's essay focuses on black talk, but there are many other subgroups of American English. Regional dialects have their own special words and phrases. What special words or phrases from your regional dialect do you use in your conversations with your friends and family members?
1. Savran discusses the role hip-hop artists play in modern marketing. Hip-hop generously sprinkles brand names in their songs, a trend that seems to be continuing. Look at this 1990s hip-hop video advertising cherry coke.
Find a current commerical in which a hip-hop artist advertises a product. Discuss the video as it relates to the role of marketing and advertising in the artist’s career. Make sure you provide examples to argue the thesis that hip-hop artists have (or have not) blurred the line between music and merchandise.
Is hip-hop more open to identifying itself with brands? Is hip-hop more entrepreneurial than rock or pop? “…has black talk been used openly, knowingly, and not mockingly to sell products” (Savan 195)?
2. Watch this video about the origins of African-American English. Savran says, "White people (and not just the young) draw from a black lexicon every day,
sometimes unaware of the words' origins, sometimes using them because of their
origins" (194).
Summarize the information in the video and respond to the question, "How has black vernacular shaped the slang you use in your conversations with your peers?"
Savran's essay focuses on black talk, but there are many other subgroups of American English. Regional dialects have their own special words and phrases. What special words or phrases from your regional dialect do you use in your conversations with your friends and family members?
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Andres Acosta -- Blog Post 4
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I agree with the idea that flogging and amputation are more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisionment because it goes all the way back to the old days. Back in old cultures and civilizations people were punished by amputation of limbs and flogging. By people enforcing these punishments today we are showing that we are not civilized (p.373) and have not developed new ethical ways to punish our criminals. Personally I believe that although amputating limbs and flogging is a barbaric form of punishment, it is an easy way out for criminals! Many criminal would rather go through a harsh quick pain than have to deal with being in jail for many years! Yes, being captive may be the worst thing ever since it would drive many crazy. This is why many prisoners decide to not care about their freedom and keep commiting crimes inside of the jail like killing other inmates. Although amputation and flogging seems to be more barbaric by all means than imprisionment, keeping a person locked up for many years seems to be the worst punishment indeed.
I agree with the idea that flogging and amputation are more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisionment because it goes all the way back to the old days. Back in old cultures and civilizations people were punished by amputation of limbs and flogging. By people enforcing these punishments today we are showing that we are not civilized (p.373) and have not developed new ethical ways to punish our criminals. Personally I believe that although amputating limbs and flogging is a barbaric form of punishment, it is an easy way out for criminals! Many criminal would rather go through a harsh quick pain than have to deal with being in jail for many years! Yes, being captive may be the worst thing ever since it would drive many crazy. This is why many prisoners decide to not care about their freedom and keep commiting crimes inside of the jail like killing other inmates. Although amputation and flogging seems to be more barbaric by all means than imprisionment, keeping a person locked up for many years seems to be the worst punishment indeed.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Stephanie Kumetz blog pot 4
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I believe that it depends on the situation and what the crime is. I believe that flogging and amputation can and will send a very strong message to people that really care or are smart enough to know that they will get caught. But you will always have people that think other wise. When it comes to the barbaric forms of punishment like amputation I think this could be a good form of punishment, but not in every way. We like to see people suffer for what they have done wrong. But cutting of a small boys hand for taking food when he is hungry is even more barbaric. But to make such things public is what keeps me for agree with punishment 100% of the time. Chapman said "To choose imprisonment over flogging and amputation in not to choose human kindness over cruelty, but merely to prefer that our cruelties be kept out of sight, and out of mind."
I believe that it depends on the situation and what the crime is. I believe that flogging and amputation can and will send a very strong message to people that really care or are smart enough to know that they will get caught. But you will always have people that think other wise. When it comes to the barbaric forms of punishment like amputation I think this could be a good form of punishment, but not in every way. We like to see people suffer for what they have done wrong. But cutting of a small boys hand for taking food when he is hungry is even more barbaric. But to make such things public is what keeps me for agree with punishment 100% of the time. Chapman said "To choose imprisonment over flogging and amputation in not to choose human kindness over cruelty, but merely to prefer that our cruelties be kept out of sight, and out of mind."
Blog 4 Joey Ruggiero
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
public flogging and amputation are very barbaric forms of punishment... no where near comparable to those of imprisonment. If you are caught stealing something where amputation is legal you could possibly lose a hand over, lets say, a loaf of bread. Now consider this losing your hand which you have used all your life for simple tasks and need it to successfully live you life but because you were really hungry you now get it chopped off. Instead, somewhere that doesn't believe in this barbaric punishment simply places you in jail to think about what you did and why it wasn't right therefore, teaching you to never do it again. Both do the same task but one way isn't giving someone a handicap for the rest of their life.
public flogging and amputation are very barbaric forms of punishment... no where near comparable to those of imprisonment. If you are caught stealing something where amputation is legal you could possibly lose a hand over, lets say, a loaf of bread. Now consider this losing your hand which you have used all your life for simple tasks and need it to successfully live you life but because you were really hungry you now get it chopped off. Instead, somewhere that doesn't believe in this barbaric punishment simply places you in jail to think about what you did and why it wasn't right therefore, teaching you to never do it again. Both do the same task but one way isn't giving someone a handicap for the rest of their life.
Andrew Corke Blog Post 4 Prisoner's Dilemma
1. Chapman describes people in Islamic cultures who flock to gawk at the misfortunes of others. Americans are also fascinated, even entertained, by others’ problems and misfortunes. How do you account for the causes of our fascination with others’ misfortunes. Give one example of this phenomenon as it relates to the Chapman essay, and then explain why you think people are so attracted to the troubles of others’ misfortunes. Consider linking Stephen King’s Why We Crave Horror Movies (p. 397) for some insights into this morbid human tendency.
Seeing that Americans as well as people of the Islamic culture both obtain great entertainment out of the viewing one’s pain, I believe this disgusting and disturbing thrill is a part of the human nature. I’m sure we have all switched on the TV and seen something like funniest home videos, where people are doing face plants, falling off their bikes, running into walls, getting pegged in the face by a dodge ball or so on… and we laugh. WE LAUGH AT SOMEONES PAIN. I can think of no other reason of this tendency, than that it is just a part of us as humans, I don’t know though, I don’t study Behavioral genetics. I did notice though that this subject related to not only our sick inner Jack the Ripper craving from “Why we Crave Horror Movies” but also... our tendency to not interfere and help but to stand and watch or laugh in “Why we don’t Help in a Crisis”. Where as we in our western culture have TV and internet to be in tune with our daily doses of human pain and humiliation via Americas Funniest Home Videos, and Failblog.com and many other sources; In Islamic cultures where internet and television are not accepted, public flogging and humiliation is their way to achieve this entertainment, and we in our western culture see this as very barbaric.
nick peters
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I agree and disagree at the same time for many reasons, it may help to show others that if you do something this is your punishment, and its not just a few years in jail, you will have to live without a body part(s). The downside however is, the same person may want revenge for disabling him or humiliating him and his family name publicly. Everyone has seen the inside of a jail, either in real life, or television, or even a movie. people know how hard it is in there, "We will get raped, I don't want to get raped" - Role Models. Jail has many positives to it, including if you go once, chances are your not going to want to be in there again for fear of it. Negatives about it, taxpayers pay for inmates to live quite comfortably in there. Public flogging or amputation will be taken harshly by some and it may affect some viewers the wrong way, and the criminal will not be looked at in a bad way, but instead the government will be seen as the bad guy. When someone see's a criminal imprisoned, we only see a bad person and do not think badly of the government, we see the government as the protector. So public flogging is seen as much more barbaric whether it works or not, its still cruel and unusual punishment, and will never happen in this country
I agree and disagree at the same time for many reasons, it may help to show others that if you do something this is your punishment, and its not just a few years in jail, you will have to live without a body part(s). The downside however is, the same person may want revenge for disabling him or humiliating him and his family name publicly. Everyone has seen the inside of a jail, either in real life, or television, or even a movie. people know how hard it is in there, "We will get raped, I don't want to get raped" - Role Models. Jail has many positives to it, including if you go once, chances are your not going to want to be in there again for fear of it. Negatives about it, taxpayers pay for inmates to live quite comfortably in there. Public flogging or amputation will be taken harshly by some and it may affect some viewers the wrong way, and the criminal will not be looked at in a bad way, but instead the government will be seen as the bad guy. When someone see's a criminal imprisoned, we only see a bad person and do not think badly of the government, we see the government as the protector. So public flogging is seen as much more barbaric whether it works or not, its still cruel and unusual punishment, and will never happen in this country
Tommy D: Prisoner's Dilemma
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
More barbaric...not necessarily. On the outside and in the movies, prison violence equals lunch room fights, yard riots, and the occasional stabbing, but in real life you would not believe what goes on behind bars. One newer way of attacking an enemy (or more commonly a prison guard) is called gassing. I'm not sure if I'm the only one that's ever heard of it but this is when inmates urinate and deficate (yes, pee and poop) in a bucket, even getting others to help them fill this waste basket of doom, let it ferment, then, you guessed it...SPLASH. They throw the contents of the bucket into the face of their target. And its usually not just feces and urine, sometimes crushed lightbulbs get thrown into the mix so that when the other inmate or gurad tries to wipe his face, the glass shards will cut him and the mixture will seep into the wounds. Now i understand that this is not the intention of our justice system. This is not the guards brutalizing the inmates. This is not a means of punishment but I guarentee you, there is nothing more barbaric than flinging poo at another person. And this is not the only example of the mayhem that goes on in our prisons. So, to answer the question is it more barbaric to cut off hands and flog people? I don't really think so...
More barbaric...not necessarily. On the outside and in the movies, prison violence equals lunch room fights, yard riots, and the occasional stabbing, but in real life you would not believe what goes on behind bars. One newer way of attacking an enemy (or more commonly a prison guard) is called gassing. I'm not sure if I'm the only one that's ever heard of it but this is when inmates urinate and deficate (yes, pee and poop) in a bucket, even getting others to help them fill this waste basket of doom, let it ferment, then, you guessed it...SPLASH. They throw the contents of the bucket into the face of their target. And its usually not just feces and urine, sometimes crushed lightbulbs get thrown into the mix so that when the other inmate or gurad tries to wipe his face, the glass shards will cut him and the mixture will seep into the wounds. Now i understand that this is not the intention of our justice system. This is not the guards brutalizing the inmates. This is not a means of punishment but I guarentee you, there is nothing more barbaric than flinging poo at another person. And this is not the only example of the mayhem that goes on in our prisons. So, to answer the question is it more barbaric to cut off hands and flog people? I don't really think so...
Blog Post "The Prisoner's Dilemma
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain.....
Let me get this out there as soon as possible. Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. Any public form of punishment is an absolute disgrace to the country and the people of the country. I am proud to live somewhere that did away with these barbaric forms of deterrents for crime a long time ago. These countries that keep these forms of punishment are attempting to deter crime but the problem is that the only thing they are really doing is publicly humiliating the person and family by doing such acts. Now, since I have my opinion out of the way. Maybe something like this could actually work. Making an example of someone that commits a crime might actually work, but you may never know how the people of the country may react to this type of deterrence. I think it might be possible to reach the people of our country through making an example of someone. Remember in elementary or middle school when a kid would talk and get yelled at and sent out of class? What would everyone do? Well, I know I didn't talk anymore and maybe, just maybe making an example of a certain someone might work.
Let me get this out there as soon as possible. Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. Any public form of punishment is an absolute disgrace to the country and the people of the country. I am proud to live somewhere that did away with these barbaric forms of deterrents for crime a long time ago. These countries that keep these forms of punishment are attempting to deter crime but the problem is that the only thing they are really doing is publicly humiliating the person and family by doing such acts. Now, since I have my opinion out of the way. Maybe something like this could actually work. Making an example of someone that commits a crime might actually work, but you may never know how the people of the country may react to this type of deterrence. I think it might be possible to reach the people of our country through making an example of someone. Remember in elementary or middle school when a kid would talk and get yelled at and sent out of class? What would everyone do? Well, I know I didn't talk anymore and maybe, just maybe making an example of a certain someone might work.
blog posting- Brad
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I really think that public flogging is a far better option for imprisonment. If we were to switch to such methods we would we would save huge amounts of money. Tax payers would be paying for the actual punishment of criminals vs. paying to keep them, feed them, house them etc etc etc....Its just a overall better situation for everyone, whats one day of pure hell when compared to a life time in a 6 x 6 prison cell.
However I really hate the idea of prison, and death sentences, I really think England had it right back in the day, export all prisoners to Australia and let them live in a twisted peace there (maybe not Australia). Middle Eastern traditions have been followed for thousands of years, and as larger influences start to open the minds of the traditionalist, and they refuse to accept change, it is a shame, I just hope those that those who are suffering because of this are making a difference for future generations.
I really think that public flogging is a far better option for imprisonment. If we were to switch to such methods we would we would save huge amounts of money. Tax payers would be paying for the actual punishment of criminals vs. paying to keep them, feed them, house them etc etc etc....Its just a overall better situation for everyone, whats one day of pure hell when compared to a life time in a 6 x 6 prison cell.
However I really hate the idea of prison, and death sentences, I really think England had it right back in the day, export all prisoners to Australia and let them live in a twisted peace there (maybe not Australia). Middle Eastern traditions have been followed for thousands of years, and as larger influences start to open the minds of the traditionalist, and they refuse to accept change, it is a shame, I just hope those that those who are suffering because of this are making a difference for future generations.
Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I personally think that flogging and amputation are more barbaric than imprisonment. With imprisonment, prisoners are allowed to go back to the world just as you were when you left. With amputation, criminals are permenantly happicapped for the rest of their life, which might make it hard for them to get a job or live a normal life. Plus, if the criminal is later found not guilty, they will have lost a limb because of someone else's mistake. Chapman does make a good point when he says, "would you rather be subjected to a few minutes of intense pain and considerable public humiliation, or be locked away for two or three years in a prison cell crowded with ill-tempered sociopaths?" (374). I see how being in a crowded cell would be severe tourtue, but amputation is more permanent than being claustrophobic for some years.
I personally think that flogging and amputation are more barbaric than imprisonment. With imprisonment, prisoners are allowed to go back to the world just as you were when you left. With amputation, criminals are permenantly happicapped for the rest of their life, which might make it hard for them to get a job or live a normal life. Plus, if the criminal is later found not guilty, they will have lost a limb because of someone else's mistake. Chapman does make a good point when he says, "would you rather be subjected to a few minutes of intense pain and considerable public humiliation, or be locked away for two or three years in a prison cell crowded with ill-tempered sociopaths?" (374). I see how being in a crowded cell would be severe tourtue, but amputation is more permanent than being claustrophobic for some years.
1. Chapman describes people in Islamic cultures who flock to gawk at the misfortunes of others. Americans are also fascinated, even entertained, by others’ problems and misfortunes. How do you account for the causes of our fascination with others’ misfortunes. Give one example of this phenomenon as it relates to the Chapman essay, and then explain why you think people are so attracted to the troubles of others’ misfortunes. Consider linking Stephen King’s Why We Crave Horror Movies (p. 397) for some insights into this morbid human tendency.
As soon as I read the first sentence, I thought of Stephen King's Why We Crave Horror Movies. Personally I have no taste for seeing another being suffering in a way like that. It goes against all of my morals, but everyone's morals are different. I'm not saying that people who like horror movies don't have morals, but I think that people who watch physical torture or executions have morals slightly awry. Then again, the people in Islamic Cultures are raised in that culture. It's normal for them to be around things people from other cultures are not.
cul-ture (according to www.dictionary.com)
a. The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought.
b. These patterns, traits, and products considered as the expression of a particular period, class, community, or population: Edwardian culture; Japanese culture; the culture of poverty.
We are all raised differently, and I think that is the true key to why people of Islamic Culture gawk at such "events", that's what they know and what they were taught to do. As it applys to Americans, I think for those who hear about, watch those movies, and read about it, it becomes their reality so they want more of it. We have all heard the term, "You are a product of your environment."
As soon as I read the first sentence, I thought of Stephen King's Why We Crave Horror Movies. Personally I have no taste for seeing another being suffering in a way like that. It goes against all of my morals, but everyone's morals are different. I'm not saying that people who like horror movies don't have morals, but I think that people who watch physical torture or executions have morals slightly awry. Then again, the people in Islamic Cultures are raised in that culture. It's normal for them to be around things people from other cultures are not.
cul-ture (according to www.dictionary.com)
a. The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought.
b. These patterns, traits, and products considered as the expression of a particular period, class, community, or population: Edwardian culture; Japanese culture; the culture of poverty.
We are all raised differently, and I think that is the true key to why people of Islamic Culture gawk at such "events", that's what they know and what they were taught to do. As it applys to Americans, I think for those who hear about, watch those movies, and read about it, it becomes their reality so they want more of it. We have all heard the term, "You are a product of your environment."
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I do agree with the statement, " public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprison." The only reason I agree with it is because it has the word "may." The islam way of punishment for breaking Koranic laws is extreme but the most important aspect is that it is done infront of the public. This type of violence will dissensitize people to violence. For an example, say one gets queezy when they see blood, the more this person is exposed to blood the less they will feel sick. But this is not to say imprisonment in American jails is not barbaric. I have never been in a prison but I have seen documentaries about it and to me it seems like a dirty place where dirty mean violent people go when they get caught for their crime. They don't care about the world outside anymore when they are facing decades in prison. It's almost as if the prisoners have time traveled back to the cave man days.
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Sara Rieveley Blog Post 4 The Prisoner's Dilemma
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
Public flogging is being beat with a rod or whip. Amputation is the removal of a body part. Both sound very painful; however, you can live a relatively normal life after the pain is over. On the other hand, imprisonment is being stuck in a small room with 3-4 other criminals possible for a lifetime. Many people are given a life sentence when put in prison, and they are never able to have another chance at life. Although imprisonment seems horrible, I believe flogging and amputation is more barbaric.
Imprisonment, flogging, and amputation are things no one wants to go through, and I believe that many people turn down doing horrible crimes, in order, to stay away from these forms of punishments. Altough, we still seem to have overcrowded prisons because prisons are not learning from their mistakes. I believe the inmates need to just deal with the crime they committed, and do the time they deserve. Inmates know when they commit the crimes they will most likely get caught and get sent to prison. Yeah, prison sucks, but that does not mean it is barbaric. I believe prison is not the most effective way to stop crime from repeating itself, but it is not a barbaric way. Inmates commit the crime and go to prison to be put through hell for a reason. Prison is not supposed to be fun!
Public flogging is being beat with a rod or whip. Amputation is the removal of a body part. Both sound very painful; however, you can live a relatively normal life after the pain is over. On the other hand, imprisonment is being stuck in a small room with 3-4 other criminals possible for a lifetime. Many people are given a life sentence when put in prison, and they are never able to have another chance at life. Although imprisonment seems horrible, I believe flogging and amputation is more barbaric.
Imprisonment, flogging, and amputation are things no one wants to go through, and I believe that many people turn down doing horrible crimes, in order, to stay away from these forms of punishments. Altough, we still seem to have overcrowded prisons because prisons are not learning from their mistakes. I believe the inmates need to just deal with the crime they committed, and do the time they deserve. Inmates know when they commit the crimes they will most likely get caught and get sent to prison. Yeah, prison sucks, but that does not mean it is barbaric. I believe prison is not the most effective way to stop crime from repeating itself, but it is not a barbaric way. Inmates commit the crime and go to prison to be put through hell for a reason. Prison is not supposed to be fun!
The prisons in the U.S. are costing a lot of money. Stephen Chapman stated that the cost of a typical inmate is far more that the coast a top university. He also believes that if prison was to do the job that it is intended to do them the amount of money spent on the inmates would be justified. Prisons need to become less expensive and less crowded in order to have more of an affect on the inmates. I believe some inmates learn there lesson after being in prison, but then again some do not.
Imagine if public flogging and amputation were brought into the U.S. as punishment for criminals. Personally, I think everyone would go crazy. This form of punishment is not civilized, and not many people would agree with this form of punishment. Just like imprisonment, cutting of an arm or beating someone is not going to stop them from committing another crime. It might lessen the chances, but I do not think it would make a significant difference in the U.S. I don't know about you, but I know people would go crazy if they were to see their loved one being beat with a rod or a whip. I am, personally, disgusted in this flogging and amputation punishment!
The Prisoner's Dilemma
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
Public flogging and amputation are without a doubt, two horrible forms of punishment. But then again, so is incarceration. If given the choice, my answer is clear. But the proposed question does strike an interesting response. Both punishments are definitely horrible and something that no one would want to face. My answer is definitely clear. I strongly believe that public flogging and amputation are more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment.
Although, both are terrifying, only one is barbaric. To be barbaric it must be uncivilized and primitive. Chopping off hands and limbs for public display is certainly uncivilized in all ways. Or how about 10,000 civilians shouting and cheering at the torture of 26 convicts (372). "Such traditions, we all must agree, are no signs of an advanced civilization (373)." Punishing in public, personal humiliation and bloodshed for public enjoyment is the definition for barbaric.
Now you might think that ten years in prison is horrible, and indeed it is. But it is in no sense barbaric. The United States, as an advanced culture, prefers to keep its punishment secretive. Public gallows and flogging is obsolete and ridiculous behavior the US needs to avoid. For we "...prefer that out cruelties be kept out of sight, and out of mind (376)."
Public flogging and amputation are without a doubt, two horrible forms of punishment. But then again, so is incarceration. If given the choice, my answer is clear. But the proposed question does strike an interesting response. Both punishments are definitely horrible and something that no one would want to face. My answer is definitely clear. I strongly believe that public flogging and amputation are more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment.
Although, both are terrifying, only one is barbaric. To be barbaric it must be uncivilized and primitive. Chopping off hands and limbs for public display is certainly uncivilized in all ways. Or how about 10,000 civilians shouting and cheering at the torture of 26 convicts (372). "Such traditions, we all must agree, are no signs of an advanced civilization (373)." Punishing in public, personal humiliation and bloodshed for public enjoyment is the definition for barbaric.
Now you might think that ten years in prison is horrible, and indeed it is. But it is in no sense barbaric. The United States, as an advanced culture, prefers to keep its punishment secretive. Public gallows and flogging is obsolete and ridiculous behavior the US needs to avoid. For we "...prefer that out cruelties be kept out of sight, and out of mind (376)."
Blog 4 The Prisoner's Dilemma
2. Chapman states, “Almost no one contends any more that prisons rehabilitate their inmates. If anything, they probably impede rehabilitation by forcing inmates into prolonged and almost exclusive association with other criminals”(374). Do some research on recent developments in criminal rehabilitation and argue for or against the claim that rehabilitation of prisoners is a futile goal.
I personally agree with Chapman’s claim, and believe that for the most part criminals put in prison do not rehabilitate and become outstanding citizens. A large percentage of the criminals in prison are there do to violent crimes such as homicide and rape. This means that many of the inmates in a prison have a lot in common. Putting gangbangers with other affiliates only causes integration from a street gang to a prison gang. Violence inside of prisons is greater since there is a larger concentration of people with violent tendencies, causing prisoners to become more aggressive than before they were incarcerated. According to a CNN blog, the United States houses 2.2 million prisoners, more than any other country in the world. The blog also points out that “of the hundreds of thousands of prisoners released every year roughly 50 percent can be expected to return within three years”. It’s clear that there is no clear solution to crime, whether we mutilate, humiliate, or try to rehabilitate criminals, there is always a downside, from uncivilized manners to inefficient methods. In my opinion the solution should be focused on the prevention of crime more than the punishment. Many of the criminals are people who are not well educated, who come from dysfunctional families and backgrounds, and are taught a different kind of lifestyle, where violence and crime are glorified. http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/anderson.cooper.360/blog/2007/02/putting-human-face-on-prison.html
I personally agree with Chapman’s claim, and believe that for the most part criminals put in prison do not rehabilitate and become outstanding citizens. A large percentage of the criminals in prison are there do to violent crimes such as homicide and rape. This means that many of the inmates in a prison have a lot in common. Putting gangbangers with other affiliates only causes integration from a street gang to a prison gang. Violence inside of prisons is greater since there is a larger concentration of people with violent tendencies, causing prisoners to become more aggressive than before they were incarcerated. According to a CNN blog, the United States houses 2.2 million prisoners, more than any other country in the world. The blog also points out that “of the hundreds of thousands of prisoners released every year roughly 50 percent can be expected to return within three years”. It’s clear that there is no clear solution to crime, whether we mutilate, humiliate, or try to rehabilitate criminals, there is always a downside, from uncivilized manners to inefficient methods. In my opinion the solution should be focused on the prevention of crime more than the punishment. Many of the criminals are people who are not well educated, who come from dysfunctional families and backgrounds, and are taught a different kind of lifestyle, where violence and crime are glorified. http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/anderson.cooper.360/blog/2007/02/putting-human-face-on-prison.html
The Prisoner's Dilema-blog post
2. Chapman states, “Almost no one contends any more that prisons rehabilitate their inmates. If anything, they probably impede rehabilitation by forcing inmates into prolonged and almost exclusive association with other criminals”(374). Do some research on recent developments in criminal rehabilitation and argue for or against the claim that rehabilitation of prisoners is a futile goal.
I completely agree with Chapman. I did some research and couldn't find much information on rehabilitation regarding Iran's punishment systems, but in America, only 35% of inmates don't return to prison after being released! That's ridiculous. I would imagine Iran's rate being smaller considering 226/100,000 people are punished or imprisoned in some way while our statistics are much higher at 509/100,000. We obvioulsy aren't doing a good enough job at rehabilitating prisoners if the keep coming back.
I completely agree with Chapman. I did some research and couldn't find much information on rehabilitation regarding Iran's punishment systems, but in America, only 35% of inmates don't return to prison after being released! That's ridiculous. I would imagine Iran's rate being smaller considering 226/100,000 people are punished or imprisoned in some way while our statistics are much higher at 509/100,000. We obvioulsy aren't doing a good enough job at rehabilitating prisoners if the keep coming back.
1. Chapman describes people in Islamic cultures who flock to gawk at the misfortunes of others. Americans are also fascinated, even entertained, by others’ problems and misfortunes. How do you account for the causes of our fascination with others’ misfortunes. Give one example of this phenomenon as it relates to the Chapman essay, and then explain why you think people are so attracted to the troubles of others’ misfortunes. Consider linking Stephen King’s Why We Crave Horror Movies (p. 397) for some insights into this morbid human tendency.
I account for the causes of fascination with others misfortunes because I will admit that I love to watch the news and watch live feed of court happenings even when the outcome is bad. Everyone craves drama in their lives whether they admit it or not. That is the reason that reality t.v. is most popular now days. One of the most popular shows on VH1 is the celebrity rehab. People love watching all the misfortunes and hard times in these famous peoples lives. Also, my ALL TIME FAVORITE SHOW is Dr. Phil. I find it so interesting that so many people have issues in their lives and I like to know more about things I never experience in my life. Another great example is the television show Maury. My friends and I love watching all the episodes of "15 Men Tested and Still No Father" or "I Have Been Cheating On You with Your Mother". The shows are so ridiculous that you just have to watch!
I account for the causes of fascination with others misfortunes because I will admit that I love to watch the news and watch live feed of court happenings even when the outcome is bad. Everyone craves drama in their lives whether they admit it or not. That is the reason that reality t.v. is most popular now days. One of the most popular shows on VH1 is the celebrity rehab. People love watching all the misfortunes and hard times in these famous peoples lives. Also, my ALL TIME FAVORITE SHOW is Dr. Phil. I find it so interesting that so many people have issues in their lives and I like to know more about things I never experience in my life. Another great example is the television show Maury. My friends and I love watching all the episodes of "15 Men Tested and Still No Father" or "I Have Been Cheating On You with Your Mother". The shows are so ridiculous that you just have to watch!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Blog 4-- Lisa Melchiorre
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
I for the most part disagree, I think that flogging and amputation can send a stronger message. If you lose your hand or you know someone else who has you'll think twice before committing a crime. Our prisons can be overcrowded and if our facilities did their best to make the criminals see and realize what they done was wrong then maybe our way of punishment will not be more barbaric. I think it depends on the crime as well, it makes sense why they cut off someone's hand if they steal something rather than be in a prison for a few years while being tortured/bothered by other inmates. You are either going to deal with quick pain, or constant pain inflicted by others. In the end I believe that flogging and amputation may not be more barbaric than living in a cell with 3 other people all who you don't know and all who are capable of different threatening crimes.
I for the most part disagree, I think that flogging and amputation can send a stronger message. If you lose your hand or you know someone else who has you'll think twice before committing a crime. Our prisons can be overcrowded and if our facilities did their best to make the criminals see and realize what they done was wrong then maybe our way of punishment will not be more barbaric. I think it depends on the crime as well, it makes sense why they cut off someone's hand if they steal something rather than be in a prison for a few years while being tortured/bothered by other inmates. You are either going to deal with quick pain, or constant pain inflicted by others. In the end I believe that flogging and amputation may not be more barbaric than living in a cell with 3 other people all who you don't know and all who are capable of different threatening crimes.
Blog Post 4: The Prisoner’s Dilemma by Stephen Chapman by Zach H., Logan, and Kisan
Blog Post 4: The Prisoner’s Dilemma by Stephen Chapman
Read the essay on pp. 372-378 by Stephen Chapman, The Prisoner’s Dilemma and choose ONE question to respond to. Be sure and comment on at least two of your peers’ posts.
1. Chapman describes people in Islamic cultures who flock to gawk at the misfortunes of others. Americans are also fascinated, even entertained, by others’ problems and misfortunes. How do you account for the causes of our fascination with others’ misfortunes. Give one example of this phenomenon as it relates to the Chapman essay, and then explain why you think people are so attracted to the troubles of others’ misfortunes. Consider linking Stephen King’s Why We Crave Horror Movies (p. 397) for some insights into this morbid human tendency.
2. Chapman states, “Almost no one contends any more that prisons rehabilitate their inmates. If anything, they probably impede rehabilitation by forcing inmates into prolonged and almost exclusive association with other criminals”(374). Do some research on recent developments in criminal rehabilitation and argue for or against the claim that rehabilitation of prisoners is a futile goal.
3. Watch the BBC film, Execution of a Teenage Girl in Iran at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTv6ZDRyqe8&feature=related Relate the film and your response to the film to Stephen Chapman’s essay.
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
Read the essay on pp. 372-378 by Stephen Chapman, The Prisoner’s Dilemma and choose ONE question to respond to. Be sure and comment on at least two of your peers’ posts.
1. Chapman describes people in Islamic cultures who flock to gawk at the misfortunes of others. Americans are also fascinated, even entertained, by others’ problems and misfortunes. How do you account for the causes of our fascination with others’ misfortunes. Give one example of this phenomenon as it relates to the Chapman essay, and then explain why you think people are so attracted to the troubles of others’ misfortunes. Consider linking Stephen King’s Why We Crave Horror Movies (p. 397) for some insights into this morbid human tendency.
2. Chapman states, “Almost no one contends any more that prisons rehabilitate their inmates. If anything, they probably impede rehabilitation by forcing inmates into prolonged and almost exclusive association with other criminals”(374). Do some research on recent developments in criminal rehabilitation and argue for or against the claim that rehabilitation of prisoners is a futile goal.
3. Watch the BBC film, Execution of a Teenage Girl in Iran at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTv6ZDRyqe8&feature=related Relate the film and your response to the film to Stephen Chapman’s essay.
4. Do you agree that “public flogging and amputation may be more barbaric forms of punishment than imprisonment” (376)? Explain your answer using information from Chapman’s essay.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Crisis Help!! -- Andres Acosta
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There was one time when I was in a hurry to my job because I was going to be late. I was picking up some Mc Donnalds and a lady stopped me for help. She had just arrived the country and did not speak english. She was trying to apply for a job at Mc Donnalds and she did not understand what the application asked for. I felt really bad and hesitated, but I decided to help her and guide her through the application since no one else wanted to help her. I ended up being late about 10 minutes, and told my manager what happened and he actually believed me and did not mark me late! Helping that woman also made me feel a lot better about myself.
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The thesis of this essay is "as we shall show, the presence of other bystanders may at each stage inhibit his action". I found the thesis at the end of the essay by the last paragraph. I am not sure what type of argument it is, but I am thinking it is Constructive.
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The author's statement "it's a rare traveler whom in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot" means that many people like to fit in or go to places where lots of people go. When new restaurants or businesses open, many people don't go to it because it is not well known or because other people do not go to it. This means that our society is based people not being themselves because they want to fit in.
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http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6467566
In this article there was a woman who was attacked by a burglar who broke into her house. She managed to escape and go downstairs to ask for help and two local restaurant workers responded to her and saw the man running out! They immediately took off after the burglar and in the rumble the burglar stabbed Joe Geinosky (one tof the two sumaritans) in the arm and slashed his chest! Geinosky decided to keep going after him. After chasing the burglar to a dead end and a garage the police arrived and arrested the person. Geinosky is now in the hospital under observation for the stabbing and cuts he received. The burglar is now in custody of the police and is being processed for attempted burglary and attack on Geinosky. The police are also investigating if this burglar is also responsible for the neighborhood'a past burglaries.
This article relates to crisis because many people would have chosen to keep on going with their lives and left the women alone. These two great civilians decided to make a difference and help out without expecting anything out of it. Geinosky stated that "anyone else would have done the same".
There was one time when I was in a hurry to my job because I was going to be late. I was picking up some Mc Donnalds and a lady stopped me for help. She had just arrived the country and did not speak english. She was trying to apply for a job at Mc Donnalds and she did not understand what the application asked for. I felt really bad and hesitated, but I decided to help her and guide her through the application since no one else wanted to help her. I ended up being late about 10 minutes, and told my manager what happened and he actually believed me and did not mark me late! Helping that woman also made me feel a lot better about myself.
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The thesis of this essay is "as we shall show, the presence of other bystanders may at each stage inhibit his action". I found the thesis at the end of the essay by the last paragraph. I am not sure what type of argument it is, but I am thinking it is Constructive.
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The author's statement "it's a rare traveler whom in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot" means that many people like to fit in or go to places where lots of people go. When new restaurants or businesses open, many people don't go to it because it is not well known or because other people do not go to it. This means that our society is based people not being themselves because they want to fit in.
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http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6467566
In this article there was a woman who was attacked by a burglar who broke into her house. She managed to escape and go downstairs to ask for help and two local restaurant workers responded to her and saw the man running out! They immediately took off after the burglar and in the rumble the burglar stabbed Joe Geinosky (one tof the two sumaritans) in the arm and slashed his chest! Geinosky decided to keep going after him. After chasing the burglar to a dead end and a garage the police arrived and arrested the person. Geinosky is now in the hospital under observation for the stabbing and cuts he received. The burglar is now in custody of the police and is being processed for attempted burglary and attack on Geinosky. The police are also investigating if this burglar is also responsible for the neighborhood'a past burglaries.
This article relates to crisis because many people would have chosen to keep on going with their lives and left the women alone. These two great civilians decided to make a difference and help out without expecting anything out of it. Geinosky stated that "anyone else would have done the same".
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Group II Post
1. Thesis: The bystander must do in a crisis while interpreting it and first of all notice it. (416)
2. I think that the quote is simply saying "who would go somewhere no one goes?". Especially when it comes to food. More so, people are comfortable in groups and doing things in common.
3.http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/sudan/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=darfur&st=cse
"Darfur has been the focus of international attention since 2004, when government troops and militia groups known as janjaweed moved to crush rebels who complained that the region's black African ethnic groups had been neglected by the Muslim central government. The janjaweed, backed by government troops, carried out widespread killings of civilians. The United Nations estimates that the five-year conflict left 300,000 people dead and 2.7 million more who are believed to have fled their homes in the face of atrocities and the destruction of villages."
I think all I really need to say is that it is 2009. It's been more that five years since this genocide, and Sudan may not be our country, but the United Nations draws the line at genocide.
As benefits and organizations take place to donate, they could be considered the good Samaritans, but after five years, I tend to think about it every now and then, what would it be like if it were here, or we lived there?
4. Fifth grade, my friend choked on some food and people just sat there for a second while I ran to find a teacher. Heimlich here she came thankfully she was fine, but people were laughing and I just didn't understand it and I still do not understand it today.
2. I think that the quote is simply saying "who would go somewhere no one goes?". Especially when it comes to food. More so, people are comfortable in groups and doing things in common.
3.http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/sudan/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=darfur&st=cse
"Darfur has been the focus of international attention since 2004, when government troops and militia groups known as janjaweed moved to crush rebels who complained that the region's black African ethnic groups had been neglected by the Muslim central government. The janjaweed, backed by government troops, carried out widespread killings of civilians. The United Nations estimates that the five-year conflict left 300,000 people dead and 2.7 million more who are believed to have fled their homes in the face of atrocities and the destruction of villages."
I think all I really need to say is that it is 2009. It's been more that five years since this genocide, and Sudan may not be our country, but the United Nations draws the line at genocide.
As benefits and organizations take place to donate, they could be considered the good Samaritans, but after five years, I tend to think about it every now and then, what would it be like if it were here, or we lived there?
4. Fifth grade, my friend choked on some food and people just sat there for a second while I ran to find a teacher. Heimlich here she came thankfully she was fine, but people were laughing and I just didn't understand it and I still do not understand it today.
Zachary Hoffmann Blog Post 3
4) Draw on your own experience or the experience of someone you know and describe an incident when you or your friends did or did not choose to help someone in a crisis.
I might be doing this one wrong because this isn't about me helping or not helping someone else its about people not helping me.
I was driving home from Tampa recently and was almost home. It was raining out. I went to switch lanes because I was in the left lane and someone was coming up fast behind me. When I went into the right lane it was an uneven lane and one of my tires lost traction. I started spinning in my mothers Ford Expedition and ended up flipping it. One person did stop and help but that was it. Everyone else just kept driving on. Maybe it was because it was raining or they just assumed that the other guy had it under control, even though for all they know he could have been involved with the crash too, but only one person stopped.
I might be doing this one wrong because this isn't about me helping or not helping someone else its about people not helping me.
I was driving home from Tampa recently and was almost home. It was raining out. I went to switch lanes because I was in the left lane and someone was coming up fast behind me. When I went into the right lane it was an uneven lane and one of my tires lost traction. I started spinning in my mothers Ford Expedition and ended up flipping it. One person did stop and help but that was it. Everyone else just kept driving on. Maybe it was because it was raining or they just assumed that the other guy had it under control, even though for all they know he could have been involved with the crash too, but only one person stopped.
1) Identify the thesis of the essay and where it is located in the essay and what type of argument the writers are developing.
The authors' thesis is "As we shall show, the presence of other bystanders may at each stage inhibit his action." It was in the last paragraph of the introduction around the mid section of page 418. After reading it i thought that is was a constructive argument.
2) Interpret and explain in your own words the authors’ statement, “It’s a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot” (419).
The authors cliam that people like to fit it, they dont want to stand out because they want to avoid being made fun of, in a sense. It says, "A person trying to interpret a situation often looks at those around him to see how he should react (419)." Most people feel like if they are the only ones wanting to make a certain decision, they must be wrong. Others make them uncertain about their choices.
3) Find an online article that is related to this reading. Be sure it includes a crisis where there was or was not a “Good Samaritan” involved (provide source). Explain how your article connects to the essay (supports the claim or refutes the claim). If you Google Kitty Genovese, you will read more about this shocking story.
A) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29737420/ This article is about a good samaritan saves 3 people from a burning ship. This article relates to the story because this is a situation where if no one helped there would be deaths involved. Luckily someone stepped up and saved the poeple. In the book, that is usually not the case. But in this situation, there was probably an immediate reaction and no one had a second to think things through, they just reacted.
The authors' thesis is "As we shall show, the presence of other bystanders may at each stage inhibit his action." It was in the last paragraph of the introduction around the mid section of page 418. After reading it i thought that is was a constructive argument.
2) Interpret and explain in your own words the authors’ statement, “It’s a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot” (419).
The authors cliam that people like to fit it, they dont want to stand out because they want to avoid being made fun of, in a sense. It says, "A person trying to interpret a situation often looks at those around him to see how he should react (419)." Most people feel like if they are the only ones wanting to make a certain decision, they must be wrong. Others make them uncertain about their choices.
3) Find an online article that is related to this reading. Be sure it includes a crisis where there was or was not a “Good Samaritan” involved (provide source). Explain how your article connects to the essay (supports the claim or refutes the claim). If you Google Kitty Genovese, you will read more about this shocking story.
A) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29737420/ This article is about a good samaritan saves 3 people from a burning ship. This article relates to the story because this is a situation where if no one helped there would be deaths involved. Luckily someone stepped up and saved the poeple. In the book, that is usually not the case. But in this situation, there was probably an immediate reaction and no one had a second to think things through, they just reacted.
blog post 3 by nick peters
The thesis is at the opening of the story, “If we look closely at the behavior of witnesses to these incidents, the people involved begin to seem less inhuman and a lot more like the rest of us. They are not indifferent." The author is using the traditional argument approach. The statement means that no one will go to a place that is empty, people will go to a place if it is packed and if they have to wait to go there, rather than being the only person there. Some will believe that the restaurant will have bad food, or might even be dangerous to go to. http://www.week.com/news/local/41458402.html A woman was putting her bags in her trunk and was met by a man punching her to almost certain death, he stole her keys and as he began to back up and almost hit her, she was pushed out of the way by another woman who heard her screams for help moments after the man began to pummel her. This shows that some people do have some sense of goodness in them. Anytime during a soccer game someone will get seriously hurt at one point or another, sometimes there will be a teammate that will help, sometimes everyone will just look at the person and expect others to do something. I have done my fair share of both, but if no one goes to his aid, whether I know the person or not, I will give a helping hand.
Sara Rieveley Blog Post 3 Question 3
3) Find an online article that is related to this reading. Be sure it includes a crisis where there was or was not a “Good Samaritan” involved (provide source). Explain how your article connects to the essay (supports the claim or refutes the claim). If you Google Kitty Genovese, you will read more about this shocking story.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29737420/
Good Samaritan Saves 3 From Burning Ship
On Tuesday, a good samaritan rescued three people abandoned from a life raft. The three people had to flee the fire burning boat into a life raft. A near by fishing boat rescued the three people from the life raft. The people on the boat had been fishing 30 miles Southeast of Cape May, N.J. This article pertains to the thesis of Why People Don't Help in a Crisis. The thesis of the short essay is, "Thus, the stereotype of the unconcerned, depersonalized homo urbanus, blandly watching the misfortunes of others, proves inaccurate. Instead, we find that bystander to an emergency is an anguished individual in genuine doubt, wanting to do the right thing but compelled to make complex decisions under pressure of stress and fear" (pg. 421). I believe the author of this essay made a valid point that many people are unsure that help is in need in certain situations. Many people may be too caught up in what they are doing to evene realize someone is in need of help. I believe the fishing boat that rescued these 3 people really knew that they needed to be helped, so they helped them. They did the right thing when they realized the people were in need of help.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29737420/
Good Samaritan Saves 3 From Burning Ship
On Tuesday, a good samaritan rescued three people abandoned from a life raft. The three people had to flee the fire burning boat into a life raft. A near by fishing boat rescued the three people from the life raft. The people on the boat had been fishing 30 miles Southeast of Cape May, N.J. This article pertains to the thesis of Why People Don't Help in a Crisis. The thesis of the short essay is, "Thus, the stereotype of the unconcerned, depersonalized homo urbanus, blandly watching the misfortunes of others, proves inaccurate. Instead, we find that bystander to an emergency is an anguished individual in genuine doubt, wanting to do the right thing but compelled to make complex decisions under pressure of stress and fear" (pg. 421). I believe the author of this essay made a valid point that many people are unsure that help is in need in certain situations. Many people may be too caught up in what they are doing to evene realize someone is in need of help. I believe the fishing boat that rescued these 3 people really knew that they needed to be helped, so they helped them. They did the right thing when they realized the people were in need of help.
Blog Post 3
2) Interpret and explain in your own words the authors’ statement, “It’s a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot” (419).
This statement from the author can be interpreted into someone playing "follow the leader." I beleive that he is trying to say that whenever a passer-by is looking for a place to eat, they are more likely to choose the place that looks more popular, which is usually the one with more cars in the parking lot. The author is attempting to relate this "follow the leader" mentality to the answer to Why People Don't Help in a Crisis. He is saying that people tend to become more alert if others are also in a state of panic. It is a very sad thing that people have come to looking to others on whether or not they should help out someone in need. I hope the author is mistaken in this statement because I can never see myself walking by someone who needs medical assistance or who is being attacked by someone or something.
This statement from the author can be interpreted into someone playing "follow the leader." I beleive that he is trying to say that whenever a passer-by is looking for a place to eat, they are more likely to choose the place that looks more popular, which is usually the one with more cars in the parking lot. The author is attempting to relate this "follow the leader" mentality to the answer to Why People Don't Help in a Crisis. He is saying that people tend to become more alert if others are also in a state of panic. It is a very sad thing that people have come to looking to others on whether or not they should help out someone in need. I hope the author is mistaken in this statement because I can never see myself walking by someone who needs medical assistance or who is being attacked by someone or something.
Zack Newman Blog Post numero tres
4) My family and I had gone to my friends house for the day to hang out on a summer day. Cory, my friend, and I were about 8 years old at the time and my younger brother was about 4. We had all spent the day playing around the neighborhood and swimming in his pool like kids that age do during the summer. We had all just sat down to eat dinner out by the pool on the patio table, Jake, Cory, Dianna, Cindy, my mom, and myself. As we all eat are spectacular pasta, with meatballs and sweet bread with butter. Jake gets up like he is heading towards the bathroom, but instead he darts towards the pool. He can not swim yet by the way. Jake leaps into the deep end as both parents are yelling without moving an inch yet and Corey and Dianna are left speechless. Jake hits the water and sinks like a rock and as he hit the water I had already begun to run towards the pool. I picked Jake up off the bottom of the deep end and pulled him onto the steps as everyone else has still yet to move towards the pool. I was 8 years old and was the only person to react in this emergency and if it were not for me I dont know if Jake would be here today.
Blog 3 -- Lisa Melchiorre
This topic reminds me of this specific commerical that played often on tv:
1. Thesis: "There are three things the bystander must do...notice...interpret... and decide that he has personal responsibility..." pg. 418 6th paragraph
2. "It's a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot."
This quote makes sense, not unless you are an adventurous person who isn't afraid of anything I don't think that you'd stop in at a place where no one else is not unless you've been there many times before and are comfortable with the place. I know that if there aren't more than 2 cars somewhere I most likely won't go to that place, not unless I had a large group of people with me, because then it makes things more comfortable and less awkward.
3. http://www.kpho.com/news/18637301/detail.html#- this is a story of how a bystander stopped a robber & carjacker from getting away.
4. I know that the bystander effect happens constantly. For example, in a classroom when no one else raises their hand to answer a question, you tend to shy away from being the odd man out by raising your hand. Also, when you are with a group of friends somewhere and you all have a question about how something works, but no one wants to ask a person who works there. I know I am always the first person to shy away from standing up and saying "I'll go ask the question, what is it?"
1. Thesis: "There are three things the bystander must do...notice...interpret... and decide that he has personal responsibility..." pg. 418 6th paragraph
2. "It's a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot."
This quote makes sense, not unless you are an adventurous person who isn't afraid of anything I don't think that you'd stop in at a place where no one else is not unless you've been there many times before and are comfortable with the place. I know that if there aren't more than 2 cars somewhere I most likely won't go to that place, not unless I had a large group of people with me, because then it makes things more comfortable and less awkward.
3. http://www.kpho.com/news/18637301/detail.html#- this is a story of how a bystander stopped a robber & carjacker from getting away.
4. I know that the bystander effect happens constantly. For example, in a classroom when no one else raises their hand to answer a question, you tend to shy away from being the odd man out by raising your hand. Also, when you are with a group of friends somewhere and you all have a question about how something works, but no one wants to ask a person who works there. I know I am always the first person to shy away from standing up and saying "I'll go ask the question, what is it?"
Why won't we help in a crisis?
This letter is a real eye opener and i can see why you guys chose it as your favorite essay of them all. The thesis was stated clearly at the end of the first subsection and it read: "There are three things the bystander must do...for intervention. As we shall...inhibit his action." It outlines what the essay will be about, gives the reader a brief summary of each sub-topic, and then give a short tidbit of information to wrap it up.
“It’s a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot” (419)
The author gives this as an example of a similar, not so serious situation. If no one else is going to stop and eat there, it must not be any good, must not have anything special or important about it. The same thought process is shown when amergencies occur, if no one else is helping, then it must not be that big of a deal so I won't bother.
I googled good amaritan and i came upon an interesting story...
DENVER – A good Samaritan who helped push three people out of the path of a pickup truck before being struck and injured has gotten a strange reward for his good deed: A jaywalking ticket.
Family members said 58-year-old bus driver Jim Moffett and another man were helping two elderly women cross a busy Denver street in a snowstorm when he was hit Friday night.
Moffett suffered bleeding in the brain, broken bones, a dislocated shoulder and a possible ruptured spleen. He was in serious but stable condition Wednesday.
The Colorado State Patrol issued the citation. Trooper Ryan Sullivan said that despite Moffett's intentions, jaywalking contributed to the accident.
Moffett had been driving his bus when the two women got off. In the interest of safety, he got out and, together with another passenger, helped the ladies cross.
Moffett's stepson, Ken McDonald, said the driver of the pickup plowed into his stepfather, but not before Moffett pushed the two women out of the way.
When he awoke in intensive care, he learned of the ticket. "His reaction was dazed and confused. I was a little angry," said McDonald.
The other man also was cited for jaywalking, while the pickup driver was cited with careless driving that led to injury. Sullivan said the two elderly women haven't been cited but the investigation is ongoing.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090226/ap_on_fe_st/odd_good_samaritan_ticketed
This shows that people still have the conciousness to do good deeds, even though it may not have been an emergency. But now we have even more evidence as to why we should not stick our necks out for other people. If we do, we'll not only end up in the hospital, but with a ticket, all for doing the right thing...
Tonight at dinner, my friend Will tried to say hi to a young man that wasn't very fond of him. The kid blew him off and Will laughed lowdly at his arrogance. The young man replied "you don't know who you're talking to." The roughient was obviously disgruntled at my pal and I decided that it was my turn to step in. Keep in mind, my friend is about five foot six, about a hundred thiry pounds soken wet, and the other kid is probably six feet, one-eighty. I explained to the young man that hey, he was just trying to say hi, and i got a little explative but in short i told him to leave Will alone because he didn't know who he was talking to.
“It’s a rare traveler who, in picking a roadside restaurant, chooses to stop at one where no other cars appear in the parking lot” (419)
The author gives this as an example of a similar, not so serious situation. If no one else is going to stop and eat there, it must not be any good, must not have anything special or important about it. The same thought process is shown when amergencies occur, if no one else is helping, then it must not be that big of a deal so I won't bother.
I googled good amaritan and i came upon an interesting story...
DENVER – A good Samaritan who helped push three people out of the path of a pickup truck before being struck and injured has gotten a strange reward for his good deed: A jaywalking ticket.
Family members said 58-year-old bus driver Jim Moffett and another man were helping two elderly women cross a busy Denver street in a snowstorm when he was hit Friday night.
Moffett suffered bleeding in the brain, broken bones, a dislocated shoulder and a possible ruptured spleen. He was in serious but stable condition Wednesday.
The Colorado State Patrol issued the citation. Trooper Ryan Sullivan said that despite Moffett's intentions, jaywalking contributed to the accident.
Moffett had been driving his bus when the two women got off. In the interest of safety, he got out and, together with another passenger, helped the ladies cross.
Moffett's stepson, Ken McDonald, said the driver of the pickup plowed into his stepfather, but not before Moffett pushed the two women out of the way.
When he awoke in intensive care, he learned of the ticket. "His reaction was dazed and confused. I was a little angry," said McDonald.
The other man also was cited for jaywalking, while the pickup driver was cited with careless driving that led to injury. Sullivan said the two elderly women haven't been cited but the investigation is ongoing.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090226/ap_on_fe_st/odd_good_samaritan_ticketed
This shows that people still have the conciousness to do good deeds, even though it may not have been an emergency. But now we have even more evidence as to why we should not stick our necks out for other people. If we do, we'll not only end up in the hospital, but with a ticket, all for doing the right thing...
Tonight at dinner, my friend Will tried to say hi to a young man that wasn't very fond of him. The kid blew him off and Will laughed lowdly at his arrogance. The young man replied "you don't know who you're talking to." The roughient was obviously disgruntled at my pal and I decided that it was my turn to step in. Keep in mind, my friend is about five foot six, about a hundred thiry pounds soken wet, and the other kid is probably six feet, one-eighty. I explained to the young man that hey, he was just trying to say hi, and i got a little explative but in short i told him to leave Will alone because he didn't know who he was talking to.
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