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Man I always forget to post these things, I never do anything like xanga and my space... So I can hardly remember to post at least 2 weeks, pathetic I know... Anyway...
I personally enjoyed reading these articles because the topics discussed were topics that I , myself have recently found an interest for. The topics of advertising in the media and brand names is a controversial topic. Rather than write a summary of the two essays I would like to give my opinion on I feel about advertising in the media. When asked the question, does the media control us or do we control the media, there is no black and white answer to be given. While we make the media by producing, manufacturing and creating certain programs through this medium, when you see 7 year old girls dressing like Brittany Spears, you know they picked that up off the television. Advertisements during television programs is like a 2 and 1/2 minute brain washing session. Distorted realities are presented through the television teaching our children obscenities and things that aren't meant for children. Since television is sometimes considered a babysitter, children who grow up constantly watching TV will have a distorted view of reality. As far as the other essay, its all about status. Status is obtained when you are distinguished among others, not everyone has what you have, your rare.. Hence giving one status. Its tough but its life.