Think of three cultural objects of interest. Freewrite about why you think it is good of bad (or the epitome of mediocrity). What does it mean to you? Why are you interested in it? What are people saying about it. How have people reacted to it. Where has it been taken up and used or repeated? Where has it made the most impact? How and why?
Friday, June 29th
Lady Gaga is a fantastic addition to the music industry. Her repetitive yet sometimes eerie sounding songs can be heard on any top 40 radio station for a reason. Her musicality and controversial dress has also helped to make her one of the most well known mainstream artists of the 21st century. Lady Gaga's rise to fame started in 2008 with the release of her single "Just Dance," from her album The Fame. Gaga's music videos have been wildly popular and changed what we now look for in other music videos. She encourages her fans, fondly referred to as "Little Monsters," to be themselves and celebrate their differences by. I think overall she sends out a positive message through her music and attire. People say all sorts of bad things about her because they don't understand what she is trying to do. I think the best thing about Lady Gaga is the fact that she starts conversations. She is very infused with pop culture, and is talked about by people from all walks of life. Her style and songs have been remade by many others in the entertainment industry.
Saturday, June 30th
Easy A is a funny, truthful movie about rumors and reputations in high school that was released in September of 2010. Emma Stone's stellar performance along with the other lead actors made the message of the movie come across very clearly. The message of the movie is that it is easy to get a bad reputation, and much harder to gain it back. It also shows what really happens when people spread rumors about others. Along with it being an entertaining movie, it brings to light an important issue in our modern culture. Spreading rumors is very real, not just in high school, and movies like Easy A highlight the issue.The movie got pretty good reviews, and everyone that I talked to about it really enjoyed it. I thought it was very smart and witty with a good plot.
Sunday, June 31st
Country music in general is underrated. Mainstream pop culture puts down country because it does not take as many risks as other genres of music. The truth is, country music is just more real than most other genres. Its simplicity makes it more relatable. Country is a good thing because it shows the real and original American way of life. I have nothing against pop and rap music. I like Katy Perry and Wiz Khalifa as much as the next teenager, but there is something to be said about a musician who can perform with just a guitar and a microphone. People get too caught up in the special effects surrounding a performance, and forget about the music sometimes. Country is still very relevant to pop culture, even though it is less respected.
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