1.Give two reasons why corporate America has targeted teenagers.
They are willing to spend the money so advertisers will make cool items for them.
2.Why does Robert McChesney call teenagers “Africa”?
The teens will reign and take over.
3.What does Bob Bibb emphasize about teens and their parents?
Teens will spend the most money on items to be cool and parents will help gain likeness from their children so they will use "guilt money"?
4.How does Sharon Lee define “guilt money”?
It is when parents feel guilty in someway for something done to their kids, so parents will give their children money to make them happy.
5.To what extent is a typical American teenager exposed to advertisements? Give examples.
Most teens have tv's and computers which give advertisers more of a better chance to advertise for them.
6.What does “cool hunting” mean? Why is it important for corporate America?
When kids search for popular things to buy, but it's important for corporate America because they can extend off of what teens like at that time.
7.How do cool hunters work? What techniques do they use?
They search for things that look out of the ordinary or what is cool at the time and then they kill the style to make new and better things.
8.According to Douglas Rushkoff, “the paradox of “cool hunting” is that it kills what it finds.” Why?
They see what's popular out there, then they will come out with bigger and better things that are even more popular.
9.Marketers know that kids do not like them. What strategy do they use to approach kids?
They will use techniques like putting celebrities on video with their product so teens will buy it because their favorite people use it.
10.What is the reason for Sprite’s success with teenagers?
They use popular people to drink Sprite in a commercial so other kids want to be like the celebrity and drink it.
11.What does “under-the-radar” marketing mean?
To have people chat like their a fan of a product to see opinions of others.
12.Discuss the following statements: “Youth culture is not something that is just being sold to us. It is something that comes from us. It is an act of expression, not just an act of consumption.”
This was to explain what is in us.
13.Who are defined as the true merchants of cool?
Aol, Time Warner, as well as MTV
14.According to Robert McChesney, what weapons do the merchants of cool use?
They use music videos and popular people to sell merchandise.
15.What does Robert McChesney draw our attention to about MTV?
They use music and videos that people like to impress people so people want to watch it.
16.What conclusion did MTV draw when their ratings slipped?
They weren't as creative and had to be more creative to gain ratings again.
17.What is special about MTV’s TRL show?
They had live shows and the audience was able to vote for what they want to hear.
18.MTV market researchers are involved in an “ethnography study”. What is it? What is the use of it?
MTV marketers visit a fan to see what he likes to get some insight on what they should do with the business in the future.
19.What does MTV research indicate about teenagers as a result of their ethnographic study?
What there hobbies and daily lives are like to get an idea of what marketers should do to impress teens at the time.
20.Comment on the following quote by Douglas Rushkoff : “They [MTV market researchers] don’t call it “human” research or “people” research, they call it “market” research.”
It's all market, yes, they learn about people, but new stuff emerges and boost into new things every day.
21.According to Mark Crispin Miller, why is the MTV machine not interested in listening to the young?
So it can pitch what Viacom wants.
22.Why do commercial culture providers like MTV not represent characters in depth for their audiences?
To click on recognizable things and entertainment.
23.What does “professional wrestling” mean to today’s teenagers?
It's like a shock and it's suprising to them.
24.Why is Mark Crispin Miller quite concerned about gigantic transnational corporations and their TV shows?
Companies will soon drag standards down to get good ratings.
25.What does “midriff” mean? Who is the midriff archetype? How might a midriff affect girls?
Midriff is the art of women dressing half naked and just wanting sex. This is an art and a thought put on women that they push ratings up by being half naked and being sexual on t.v.
26.What does the image of Britney Spears signify?
Britney flaunting her body half naked in a sexual way.
27.What might a mook and a midriff have in common?
These are both arts and thoughts by the people on the other side of the t.v.
28.How is “family” represented in the TV series “7th Heaven”? What formula is used in this program?
The show wanted to keep it clean and they did it by not putting all the sexual content within the show and rage.
29.How are TV series such as “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Dawson’s Creek” kept “cool”?
They raised sexual guidelines and pushed the limits on sexual content within the shows.
30.How do the makers of teen TV defend their programs?
They reflect the reality of teens to make it feel like what their doing is right.
31.Does the media really reflect the world of teens? How realistic is teen TV?
In a way they do because they put it to where teens are having sex and out partying.
32.What is a “feedback loop”?
They see images of kids and what's happening to see how the movie or video effected teens.
33.What could be the reason for the popularity of rage rock in the States? What do rage rock fans protest against?
Most are crazy and out of control and that is what kids like so they should have it.
34.How did a group like Limp Bizkitt become superstars? As a rage rock band, how authentic would you accept them?
They look out for raw material to be cool and then authentic them due to taking material's and using them.
35.Discuss the following: Who creates youth cultures: the youth themselves or corporate America?
Corporates because teens will pay to be "cool" and follow up with it.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 20-30
The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 20-30 Infante 2009-10
1. Why is it cool to be in the Vigils? They have control over people using "psychological warfare" and have power over what people can or cannot do.
2. Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay? He stays so he can still have power and not have to worry about watching his back.
3. Brother Leon says sales are down because of apathy. Is that true? No, some of it has to do with assignments given out by the Vigils and how Brother Leon treats his kids.
4. Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not? Yes, in a way i believe he does because he is so worried about roll call and who is doing their part.
5. Did Jerry become a symbol to other students? Yes, because he stood up for what he believed in.
6. Who or what gives the Vigils such power? Mainly "psychological Warfare" and them knowing how to use it good.
7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why? My dad and i'm glad he did, because he taught me how to be a man and stand up to rotten kids.
8. Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this? He is trying to prove a point that nobody can stand up to the Vigils.
9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true? Yes, there are always trouble makers wherever you go even besides school.
10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school? They would have the public as a whole and one group may not be the big baddest one.
11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality? Often times due to peer pressure and it usually gets to the weak people.
12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples. Yes, people are treated wrong and are scared to fight back and have to hide and theres alot of instances this happens like men beating on women.
13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have? Brotherhood can be a nice group who does good for people, but for the Trinity people, they have to deal with the Vigils and mean bullies.
14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight? No, but in a way he wanted to stand up for himself and not back down like a whimp.
15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation? Same thing
16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something? Fighting or at the least making an arguement out of the situation.
17. Silence = consent. What does that mean? Meaning if your silent your keeping to yourself which that's what consent means.
18. How does the ending feel to you? In a way i'm having mixed feelings good and bad after all that has happened throughout the story.
19. Does this story leave the reader with any hope at all? Explain. In a way yes, because towards the end it shows people standing up for themselves and not everybody has to be a victim.
20. If you had to predict what happened next (after the ending of the story), what would you say happens I would say the Vigils come back into effect and stay sturdy whether it's the same or different group.
1. Why is it cool to be in the Vigils? They have control over people using "psychological warfare" and have power over what people can or cannot do.
2. Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay? He stays so he can still have power and not have to worry about watching his back.
3. Brother Leon says sales are down because of apathy. Is that true? No, some of it has to do with assignments given out by the Vigils and how Brother Leon treats his kids.
4. Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not? Yes, in a way i believe he does because he is so worried about roll call and who is doing their part.
5. Did Jerry become a symbol to other students? Yes, because he stood up for what he believed in.
6. Who or what gives the Vigils such power? Mainly "psychological Warfare" and them knowing how to use it good.
7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why? My dad and i'm glad he did, because he taught me how to be a man and stand up to rotten kids.
8. Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this? He is trying to prove a point that nobody can stand up to the Vigils.
9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true? Yes, there are always trouble makers wherever you go even besides school.
10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school? They would have the public as a whole and one group may not be the big baddest one.
11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality? Often times due to peer pressure and it usually gets to the weak people.
12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples. Yes, people are treated wrong and are scared to fight back and have to hide and theres alot of instances this happens like men beating on women.
13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have? Brotherhood can be a nice group who does good for people, but for the Trinity people, they have to deal with the Vigils and mean bullies.
14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight? No, but in a way he wanted to stand up for himself and not back down like a whimp.
15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation? Same thing
16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something? Fighting or at the least making an arguement out of the situation.
17. Silence = consent. What does that mean? Meaning if your silent your keeping to yourself which that's what consent means.
18. How does the ending feel to you? In a way i'm having mixed feelings good and bad after all that has happened throughout the story.
19. Does this story leave the reader with any hope at all? Explain. In a way yes, because towards the end it shows people standing up for themselves and not everybody has to be a victim.
20. If you had to predict what happened next (after the ending of the story), what would you say happens I would say the Vigils come back into effect and stay sturdy whether it's the same or different group.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
200-Word Blog Essay "Dare I Disturb the Universe"
Archie is a big example of of daring the universe. He is supposed to back up Brother Leon in selling the chocolates, but decided to make an assignment involving Renault not selling chocolates for ten days. Renault on the other hand, he is sort of daring the Vigils by exceeding the number of days not selling chocolates. Obie is concerned about Renault making the Vigils look bad, so the Vigils might get back at Renault. "Dare I Disturb the Universe" overall means going against what needs done such as a task, rule, or well self-being.
Archie gives all these assignments that hurt mentally and physically students, teachers, and organizations of the school. Renault is out doing most of the assignments given to him by the Vigils, but still sometimes even doing wrong himself by not selling the chocolates. Obie is Archie's little "boy" by being the secretary of the Vigils and feeding on to assignments given out by the Vigils, but not being totally the definition of the quote.
All together, these three people Renault, Obie, and Archie describe "Dare I Disturb the Universe". They all go against rules, but Obie would be the least like the quote because he does everything told. They are all three in the Vigils though and disturb the school as a whole making everything horrible for everybody.
Archie gives all these assignments that hurt mentally and physically students, teachers, and organizations of the school. Renault is out doing most of the assignments given to him by the Vigils, but still sometimes even doing wrong himself by not selling the chocolates. Obie is Archie's little "boy" by being the secretary of the Vigils and feeding on to assignments given out by the Vigils, but not being totally the definition of the quote.
All together, these three people Renault, Obie, and Archie describe "Dare I Disturb the Universe". They all go against rules, but Obie would be the least like the quote because he does everything told. They are all three in the Vigils though and disturb the school as a whole making everything horrible for everybody.
The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 10-20
The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 10-20 Infante 2009-10
1. In your opinion, should Jerry have said no to selling the chocolates? No, because now he has himself in a jam with the Vigils
2. Where does school spirit begin and end? Where do you draw the line? Think about the kinds of things that happen between BHS and GA during football season. School Spirit begins with spirit and ends with usually a big mess. The line is drawn when things get out of hand with kids fighting and partying like animals.
3. Should you make sacrifices for your school? Talk about an experience you have had with fundraising at school. What was it like? No, it's like a job, you go to work and leave whatever at work at work. If it is fundraising, yes because your doing something good for the charity that your raising money for.
4. What makes Brother Leon a bully? Give examples. Where does he cross the line? He makes fun of kids in class, but he crosses the line holding grades above people in in his classes heads.
5. Do you think the world is made up of either “victims or victimizers?” Explain. I would say victims, because we all get hurt sometime in our life.
6. How does Brother Leon bribe David Caroni? Would someone else be able to bribe you with a grade? He holds an F over his head, but that wouldn't happen to me because i'd be contacting authority.
7. Why does Jerry refuse to sell the chocolates after the assignment is over? He feels like he can't do it.
8. Jerry feels sick every morning because he has to face Leon. What physical symptoms of stress have you experienced in stressful situations? I had to experience it with my dad because he is pretty strict when i try to reason with him about things.
9. Should the other Brothers do something about the Vigils? If the Vigils existed here at GA, would you want teachers to do something about it? Explain. Yes, they should and i think they should if they were at our school "psycholigical warfare" is not right whatsoever.
10. Does bully happen at GA? Is anything done about it? Why or why not? Yes it does happen, but there is really nothing done about it because teacher's pay no mind to it usually.
1. In your opinion, should Jerry have said no to selling the chocolates? No, because now he has himself in a jam with the Vigils
2. Where does school spirit begin and end? Where do you draw the line? Think about the kinds of things that happen between BHS and GA during football season. School Spirit begins with spirit and ends with usually a big mess. The line is drawn when things get out of hand with kids fighting and partying like animals.
3. Should you make sacrifices for your school? Talk about an experience you have had with fundraising at school. What was it like? No, it's like a job, you go to work and leave whatever at work at work. If it is fundraising, yes because your doing something good for the charity that your raising money for.
4. What makes Brother Leon a bully? Give examples. Where does he cross the line? He makes fun of kids in class, but he crosses the line holding grades above people in in his classes heads.
5. Do you think the world is made up of either “victims or victimizers?” Explain. I would say victims, because we all get hurt sometime in our life.
6. How does Brother Leon bribe David Caroni? Would someone else be able to bribe you with a grade? He holds an F over his head, but that wouldn't happen to me because i'd be contacting authority.
7. Why does Jerry refuse to sell the chocolates after the assignment is over? He feels like he can't do it.
8. Jerry feels sick every morning because he has to face Leon. What physical symptoms of stress have you experienced in stressful situations? I had to experience it with my dad because he is pretty strict when i try to reason with him about things.
9. Should the other Brothers do something about the Vigils? If the Vigils existed here at GA, would you want teachers to do something about it? Explain. Yes, they should and i think they should if they were at our school "psycholigical warfare" is not right whatsoever.
10. Does bully happen at GA? Is anything done about it? Why or why not? Yes it does happen, but there is really nothing done about it because teacher's pay no mind to it usually.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Chocolate War DQ'S 1-10
1. What affect did the first sentence have on you? Why did the author use it?Well, first sentence was a shock to me, but author used it for forshadowing. (ask this question again after reading the whole book)
2. Do you feel you have to stay on the good side of anyone if your life? Why?Yes, because people can always turn on you.
3. What would you do? AND How would you feel if you found out someone was keeping private information about you (like Obie’s notebook)I would be concerned, because I would want to know why.
4. Why is the man at the bus stop contemptuous of Jerry? What does he mean when he tells him he’s “missing a lot in the world?”Because Jerry has everything made and he means he needs to go out and be more adventurous.
5. Who is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do? He is one of the teachers that are wicked.
6. Why does everyone in the school ignore the Vigils?They are unspoken of.
7. Why does Goober have to comply with the assignment? What would you do?If he wants to stay in, he has to do what is told of him and i would just listen.
8. What kind of teacher is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?He is a wicked teacher and I have seen students picked on by teachers and I have been picked on by teachers, but the rest of the class just laughed.
9. Do you know anyone with any of Emile’s characteristics?Yes
10. Why do they choose to pick on Brother Eugene?Brother Eugene is a weak teacher.
11. Jerry feels like he can’t talk to his father. How could he remedy that situation? Do you ever feel that way? How could you remedy the situation?Yes, he could have his dad work less and my dad is always working, but i would just tell him to spend time with me.
12. What have you had to sell for school fundraisers? Have you felt any pressure to sell?I have had to sell candy, and yes I have felt pressure because I want to make sure I'm doing my sells right.
2. Do you feel you have to stay on the good side of anyone if your life? Why?Yes, because people can always turn on you.
3. What would you do? AND How would you feel if you found out someone was keeping private information about you (like Obie’s notebook)I would be concerned, because I would want to know why.
4. Why is the man at the bus stop contemptuous of Jerry? What does he mean when he tells him he’s “missing a lot in the world?”Because Jerry has everything made and he means he needs to go out and be more adventurous.
5. Who is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do? He is one of the teachers that are wicked.
6. Why does everyone in the school ignore the Vigils?They are unspoken of.
7. Why does Goober have to comply with the assignment? What would you do?If he wants to stay in, he has to do what is told of him and i would just listen.
8. What kind of teacher is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?He is a wicked teacher and I have seen students picked on by teachers and I have been picked on by teachers, but the rest of the class just laughed.
9. Do you know anyone with any of Emile’s characteristics?Yes
10. Why do they choose to pick on Brother Eugene?Brother Eugene is a weak teacher.
11. Jerry feels like he can’t talk to his father. How could he remedy that situation? Do you ever feel that way? How could you remedy the situation?Yes, he could have his dad work less and my dad is always working, but i would just tell him to spend time with me.
12. What have you had to sell for school fundraisers? Have you felt any pressure to sell?I have had to sell candy, and yes I have felt pressure because I want to make sure I'm doing my sells right.
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