http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/george-lopez-voice-speedy-gonzales-film-reuters
In the article I have above, it talks about a new film coming out where they have George Lopez do the voice of the famous character Speedy Gonzales. What it also says is that it is shying away from the Speedy that was debuted in the 1950's, because that Speedy was "racist." Are you kidding me? Speedy Gonzales is a cartoon character. How can a cartoon character, one who is not a real human being or animal who would have any thoughts of their own, be racist? This is absolutely ridiculous. I can see how he feeds stereotypes of Mexican culture, but he is nothing more than a tool for entertainment. He is first and foremost, a cartoon character on a cartoon that is aimed at little kids. Speedy is also from Mexico. What accent would you want someone from Mexico to have? Would you prefer that he speak in perfect English with no accent what so ever? No!! The accent is what makes him funny. He is a little Mexican mouse who runs around. I can't stand how people look so far into cartoons thinking they are going to corrupt our youth. I grew up watching Looney Tunes, and I am not racist in any way. I know plenty of other people who watch the same show and also are not racist. I don't like how these film makers can just come in and change one of the most famous cartoon characters of all time.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Lil Wayne in jail
One of the biggest rappers of this generation was sentenced to a year in jail for possession of weapons. Lil Wayne's tour bus was raided in New York, when police smelled marijuana coming from the bus. They then found guns that were owned by Lil Wayne.
I read an article about this incident in Rolling Stone Magazine. The magazine stated that Lil Wayne will obviously have better living arrangements in the prison than other prisoners. Which is understandable looking at how much money he has, and how famous he is. People will argue that it isn't fair that he will be treated better, but in today's society, that's what money can do. Another thing this instance brings to question is the idea of rappers carrying guns. I know this may be extremely controversial but, I believe they should be allowed to carry weapons for protection. I think it should stay at pistols only, and not allow automatic weapons or shotguns. Looking at the culture, it is dangerous. Look at what happened to Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. They were shot in gang related violence. The fact is a lot of these rappers come from hard lives, where they associated with bad people, or had enemies because they associated with one group over another.
Looking back at Lil Wayne's life, I don't believe he would use the gun for anything more than protection. He almost lost his life as a child by accidently shooting himself in the chest. He knows how fragile life is. Looking at all of this, I don't think the year sentence is appropriate, and I do believe these high profile celebrities do deserve a good amount of protection. Bodyguards can only do so much, and sure they can take a bullet, but there isn't the certainty that all the bullets will miss the target.
I read an article about this incident in Rolling Stone Magazine. The magazine stated that Lil Wayne will obviously have better living arrangements in the prison than other prisoners. Which is understandable looking at how much money he has, and how famous he is. People will argue that it isn't fair that he will be treated better, but in today's society, that's what money can do. Another thing this instance brings to question is the idea of rappers carrying guns. I know this may be extremely controversial but, I believe they should be allowed to carry weapons for protection. I think it should stay at pistols only, and not allow automatic weapons or shotguns. Looking at the culture, it is dangerous. Look at what happened to Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. They were shot in gang related violence. The fact is a lot of these rappers come from hard lives, where they associated with bad people, or had enemies because they associated with one group over another.
Looking back at Lil Wayne's life, I don't believe he would use the gun for anything more than protection. He almost lost his life as a child by accidently shooting himself in the chest. He knows how fragile life is. Looking at all of this, I don't think the year sentence is appropriate, and I do believe these high profile celebrities do deserve a good amount of protection. Bodyguards can only do so much, and sure they can take a bullet, but there isn't the certainty that all the bullets will miss the target.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Olympic Luger
By now I am sure everyone has heard of the tragedy that happened at the Olympics. A luger died, while doing a practice run of the course, when he lost control of his sled and was thrown from it at a high speed into poles. The reason I know so much as to what happened, is because you can find this video of his death on the internet, and it was shown on television. It makes me wonder why this clip is being made public. It was known before the clip was aired that this luger did in fact die, so it's not like he was in the hospital with a chance to live and this video was being shown just to show what happened, no this video was a video of his death.
I thought the media would not show something like this, whether they were allowed to or not. You have to think about the victim and the victim's family and friends. Do you think they would want to see the horrific video of their relative's death? I know I sure as hell wouldn't. The incident reminds me of when Owen Hart, of World Wrestling Entertainment, died at a live pay per view event, when a bungee stunt went wrong. The chord broke and Owen fell from the rafters, breaking his neck on impact. He was worked on by medical staff but was pronounced dead later in the broadcast. The thing about that incident though is it has never been shown on television or online. They did the right thing by keeping it away from the public eye. I just feel like it is ultimately an invasion of privacy. I know these atheletes and stars know what they are getting themselves into, and know cameras will be on them a majority of the time, but to show a man's death is just flat out wrong.
I thought the media would not show something like this, whether they were allowed to or not. You have to think about the victim and the victim's family and friends. Do you think they would want to see the horrific video of their relative's death? I know I sure as hell wouldn't. The incident reminds me of when Owen Hart, of World Wrestling Entertainment, died at a live pay per view event, when a bungee stunt went wrong. The chord broke and Owen fell from the rafters, breaking his neck on impact. He was worked on by medical staff but was pronounced dead later in the broadcast. The thing about that incident though is it has never been shown on television or online. They did the right thing by keeping it away from the public eye. I just feel like it is ultimately an invasion of privacy. I know these atheletes and stars know what they are getting themselves into, and know cameras will be on them a majority of the time, but to show a man's death is just flat out wrong.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Super Bowl Ads
Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is the most watched event every year. People who don't even like football will watch for the halftime show, and of course the famous "Super Bowl Ads." Every year the Super Bowl is known for having the best and funniest ads of any show on television. These ad slots are also the most expensive. According to msnbc.com, the price for a 30 second ad during this year's Super Bowl was "2.6 million dollars." That is a lot of money for a 30 second ad. With all the money spent on these ads, for the little amount of time they have, companies go all out to make a big splash and draw in customers. I think it is safe to say that "Doritos" hit it big with three very funny commercials.
It isn't always about having a long commercial or the funniest. Last year Miller High Life had a one second ad where they just had their spokesman scream "HIGH LIFE" and that was it. All it took was one second, but everyone I knew that watched the game was talking about that commercial. All these companies who spend millions and millions for 30 second ads that some people don't even remember, got out done by one simple second. When it comes to advertising it really is all about the presentation. If you have a memorable presentation, people will seem to recognize the product and most likely purchase it.
It isn't always about having a long commercial or the funniest. Last year Miller High Life had a one second ad where they just had their spokesman scream "HIGH LIFE" and that was it. All it took was one second, but everyone I knew that watched the game was talking about that commercial. All these companies who spend millions and millions for 30 second ads that some people don't even remember, got out done by one simple second. When it comes to advertising it really is all about the presentation. If you have a memorable presentation, people will seem to recognize the product and most likely purchase it.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Jon Stewart on O'Reilly
So this week Jon Stewart was on the O'Reilly Factor and it was definitely an entertaining experience. Bill was asking questions to Stewart about how he thinks Obama has been doing. Stewart stunned him with answers on multiple occassions and O'Reilly said "You continue to suprise me." To me it showed such a strong sense of arrogance. For anyone who has watched Jon Stewart, you know that yes he is hosting a show meant to me comedic, but he is educated on what he is talking about. For O'Reilly to be "suprised" by Jon's answers he obviously had to be thinking "this guy doesn't know what he is talking about." Of course O'Reilly did his famous move of interrupting and talking over Jon when he was trying to make a point. In some instances Stewart would just stop talking and almost laugh it off.
O'Reilly asked him questions about what he thought about Fox News, because in a previous episode of "The Daily Show" Stewart trashed it in a sense saying it was strictly Republican. O'Reilly came back with it is a fair and balanced news station, actually the most fair and balanced. Stewart's return argument was that Fox has a good amount of opinion oriented shows, but it does not portray that to the viewer. It mostly portrays it as "fair and balanced" as well as "truthful." Stewart said O'Reilly is probably the most reputable member of the Fox News team, but he said "that is like saying you are the thinnest kid at fat camp." I definitely agree with what Stewart is saying in this interview. Fox seems to hide the line between truth and opinion and does not distinguish which is which to its viewers. How can they say it is "fair and balanced" when during the entire election of 2004 they had people saying "only 200 days til Bush is re-elected." Are you kidding me? How is that not being one sided? It still shocks me how O'Reilly can see himself as a fair and partial reporter when all he does is talk over his guests and tear down the democratic party? Fox News continues to make me laugh....in pity.
O'Reilly asked him questions about what he thought about Fox News, because in a previous episode of "The Daily Show" Stewart trashed it in a sense saying it was strictly Republican. O'Reilly came back with it is a fair and balanced news station, actually the most fair and balanced. Stewart's return argument was that Fox has a good amount of opinion oriented shows, but it does not portray that to the viewer. It mostly portrays it as "fair and balanced" as well as "truthful." Stewart said O'Reilly is probably the most reputable member of the Fox News team, but he said "that is like saying you are the thinnest kid at fat camp." I definitely agree with what Stewart is saying in this interview. Fox seems to hide the line between truth and opinion and does not distinguish which is which to its viewers. How can they say it is "fair and balanced" when during the entire election of 2004 they had people saying "only 200 days til Bush is re-elected." Are you kidding me? How is that not being one sided? It still shocks me how O'Reilly can see himself as a fair and partial reporter when all he does is talk over his guests and tear down the democratic party? Fox News continues to make me laugh....in pity.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Any values in media
I was watching the film "Manhattan" for one of my classes and there is one part where Woody Allen's character, who works for a television studio, decides to quit because he is outraged by what the station is putting on television. He saw it as trash and that it didn't fit into his values. The movie was made in 1979 but I feel like it still applies today. Shows that are on today really don't seem to have any moral compass at all. I will admit I do watch shows like "The Real World", and "Jersey Shore," and I do find great entertainment in watching these peoples lives. I think it is just because in the time I have grown up in, it is just what I am accustomed to. We all like to laugh, but is what we are laughing about actually funny or just pathetic. The people on "Jersey Shore," went from nobodies to making 10 thousand dollars just to show up at clubs. What is worse is we made these people famous. By watching them and getting a cheap laugh at ignorance and stupidity, they now can just coast by while others have to struggle to make ends meet. I know I added to this fame by watching and actually enjoying it, but I just started asking why is it that I find this entertaining?
Maybe I'm doing the wrong thing and I should just try to get on television and make it big by doing nothing. Some could say they are living the "American Dream" but what does that even mean anymore? Coast by until you somehow catch a big break? Wasn't the dream to come here, make an honest living and support a family? This society has strayed away from any and all values, and you have to wonder if and when it will ever get back on track.
Maybe I'm doing the wrong thing and I should just try to get on television and make it big by doing nothing. Some could say they are living the "American Dream" but what does that even mean anymore? Coast by until you somehow catch a big break? Wasn't the dream to come here, make an honest living and support a family? This society has strayed away from any and all values, and you have to wonder if and when it will ever get back on track.
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