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Spoof Ad Analysis
On average, the US citizen sees about 5,000 ads every day. Children and families across
America believe they eat and purchase food based on value and the health benefits associated with it. Advertising does an outstanding job portraying foods as sustainable and natural in order to target health-conscious families. Though, with the recent emergence of genetically modified organisms over the past decade, the accuracy and honesty of labeling and advertising in the food industry has become extremely vague. As a group, we decided to exemplify this problem by creating a spoof ad that highlights and exposes
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The spoof ad conveys a strong message
In recent years, it is not even necessary to turn on the news to hear about the bad reputation farming has been getting in recent years. What with the media focusing on things like drugs in animals and Pink Slime, or Lean Finely Textured Beef, it is a wonder that people are eating “non-organic” foods. However, many pro-farming organizations having been trying to fight back against these slanders. Still, the battle is not without heavy competition, and a good portion of it comes from Chipotle, a fast food Mexican restaurant that claims to only use completely organic ingredients in their food. Chipotle is constantly introducing advertisements claiming to have the natural ingredients while slandering the name of farmers everywhere. Perhaps the most well-known is “The Scarecrow,” a three minute ad that features some of the most haunting images Chipotle has ever featured. While “The Scarecrow” uses tear-inducing images and the almost eerie music to entice the audience to the company’s “free-range farming” ideals, it lacks substantial logos yet, it still
This article is all about the effects of advertisements. There are many things that advertisements have affected and people don’t even realize it. One main key thing that this article talks about is targeting the vulnerable
The first thoughts one would have when hearing about a Monsanto ad is food. Monsanto is a huge corporation that deals heavily with making GMO products. Looking at this ad though, one notices that the food has next to no real purpose in the ad. In fact, it is blurred out, with only the people engaged in conversation being in focus. “Advertising often sells a great deal more than products. It sells values, images, and concepts of love and sexuality, romance, success, and, perhaps most important, normalcy” (Kilbourne 101). This is precisely what Monsanto is doing, completely disregarding their actual product and selling the values of
A non-GMO label doesn’t necessarily mean “healthy”. White sugar, flour, and processed ingredients if not genetically modified are considered non GMO. Recently Cheerios made their ingredients GMO free. This label made Cheerios seems as a “healthy conscience choice” when in fact they are not healthy at all. The truth is that this breakfast cereal is highly processed and is best to be avoided despite the “healthy halo” of being approved by the National Heart Association and GMO free. The truth appears on the nutrition label and the ingredients (Wartman). “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t buy it” The voluntary labeling places a burden on the consumer. The average Americans are forced to navigate confusing and cluttered food landscape” (Wartman). A mandatory labeling law is vital to give clear and concise information to citizens.
The Ugly Truth, a film which was released in 2009, displays many particular stereotypes and gender issues which we find within American society. Gender is made up of socially constructed ideas which are reinforced by society in regards to what it means to be masculine or feminine. We first learn gender from our parents; however they too had to first learn it from their families and society. Within the American society, the media takes on a large role in creating gender norms. The media is made up of films, magazines, television programs, and news papers. The Ugly Truth, although a funny film, perpetuates these stereotypes and ideas of gender provided by our society.
Genetically modified food is a significant issue that America is currently dealing with; it has affected millions around the world. Genetically modified food is crops, plants, and animals whose DNA has been altered for agricultural and nutritional reasons. In the Alltime Conspiracies video, “How Dangerous Are GMO Food” he argues that GMOs can have budding effect on humans, and the more we consume the more damage that is being done to our DNA cells. The author Alltime Conspiracy begins building his credibility with personal facts plus highly regarded sources, citing credible facts and statistics,
What captures the average person’s eye when they view advertisement? For some, maybe its bright, and popping colors or creative slogans, or even a celebrity in the ad. Although these are the most common ways to draw attention, there are three different persuasive methods that these are categorized into. The methods are pathos, ethos, and
The growing controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have left many Americans and people all around the world with various questions and concerns as to what they are really putting into their bodies. The issue at hand is one that, although is very dominant in the world today, many are still uneducated on the problem and have not been informed with the facts. GMOs have been placed in the world without much question or second thought and it is time that America hear what should have been told many years ago. Although over ninety percent of the food eaten everyday has been genetically modified in the United States, many today believe the food they eat everyday is perfectly healthy, safe, and beneficiary for them. On the contrary, however, others will argue that the food has become poisoned, unsanitary, and detrimental to the health of themselves and others due to the ongoing issue of genetically engineered foods. As food production grows, and more suspicions rise to the surface, many people are left with the begging question, “Are GMOs really bad for us?” Everyone one is entitled to his or her own opinion and there are many out there who would like to believe one side or another. Regardless of who believes what, after the research is conducted, in hopes of accumulating a better understanding of the issue, it will be known what genetically modified organisms really are, where genetically mutated crops originate from and whether genetically modifying crops are harming or benefiting the world.
invades the most intimate aspects of our lives. The average American is exposed to 1500 ads a day. But,
On a Saturday morning in Long Island, New York, parents gathered to confer about the latest topic, genetically modified (GM) foods. Amongst the parents, there was a mother of three children named Sarah and a father of two children named Ted. Sarah rejected the idea of her children consuming GM fruits, vegetables, and grains calling them “Frankenfood.” As the discussion continued, Ted shared his concurring view of GM foods. He was indifferent about not knowing what GM products he purchased and fed his children. These conflicting viewpoints attribute to their children being part of the first generation of genetically modified kids, and the genetically modified foods were introduced into the food industry of the United States (Hillstrom). As the controversy continues, more studies have been conducted since the beginning of genetically modified foods showing the effects of these products. GM foods have negative or harmful effects on humans and animals as well as threaten the environment and farms. When GM products are consumed, humans and animals are at risk for many health problems. In addition to the concerns of people and animal’s well-being, the environment and farms are heavily influenced by the genetically modified foods. TRANSITION
Stereotypes In the Media Stereotypes play an important role in today's society and particularly in propaganda. According to the Webster's Dictionary, stereotyping is defined as a fixed conventional notion or conception of an individual or group of people, held by a number of people. Stereotypes can be basic or complex generalizations which people apply to individuals or groups based on their appearance, behaviour and beliefs. Stereotypes are found everywhere in the world. Though our world seems to be improving in many ways, it seems almost impossible to liberate it from stereotypes.
Advertisements are a huge part of our everyday lives. We see different types of ads everywhere we look; while watching television, listening to the radio, riding on the bus and even walking around your school campus. It seems like the whole world is being flooded by advertisements.
... Dittman also stated that “the average child is bombarded with more than 40,000 TV. commercials a year” (Dittman, 2004). The campaigns shown on TV persuade children to feel that They desperately need the product and that they have to nag their parents into buying it. product for them, or they will be left out of the cool crowd.
Children between four and eight don’t recognize that ads are paid commercials intended to convince them into buying something. Children see about 6,000 advertis...
When people consume food, do they really ever ask themselves if what they are consuming is completely natural? Researchers have proven that many of the things Americans consume are genetically modified. A genetically modified organism, or GMO, is an organism that has had its DNA altered or modified in some way through genetic engineering. The beginning of this scientific inquiry, all began with the sale of “Flavr Savr”, an invention of former scientist Calgene. This invention was for delaying the food from going through its process and ripening. The main focus now is not to delay food from ripening, but to work on increasing the population on cash crops for such instance, soybean, corn, canola, and cotton seed oil, because of the high demand of these consumptions. In such cases there being seven main foods in today’s modern day being altered, going from most common to least common, starting with corn being almost 85 percent of it that is being cropped in the U.S. takes effect to this. Second is soy, this is the one that gets altered the most in this entire country. The third is yellow crookneck squash and zucchini, the number being altered is relatively small, but contain species such as protein genes that protect against viruses. The fourth is alfalfa, this consumption consist of a resistant to herbicide Roundup. The fifth is canola, 90 percent of these crops in the U.S. are modified. The second to last are sugar beets, they make up half of the U.S. sugar production, and 95 percent of sugar beets in the country. The last common consumption being modified is milk; unlike other food being modified it is given to the producer of this consu...