The ruins of America via popular culture in mass media and politics
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The world is full of suffering, inflation, national debt, government cuts, and starving children, but Americans convert their attention to popular culture and the high life of celebrities in the world of so-called reality and entertainment. Americans live in a society where the best drama on television is a high school chemistry teacher tuned meth dealer, and where showing off your private and most intimate body parts and details of your life makes you more money than the average CEO. With the focus on the nontrivial things in life, it’s no wonder that popular culture has ruined American society, media, and politics.
Popular culture is a lucrative business for celebrities, and it is a part of everyday living for American society. David Schwab of Octagon First Call, who represents celebrities, says that Miley Cyrus name automatically gets a brand media coverage. She has been labeled “the queen of twerk,” a lewd dance that’s infamous in the world of popular and ratchet culture. The word twerk even made it into dictionary as a new word of the year in 2013. Critics have said that she’s “exposed ugliness about pop culture” and how Americans consume it (Liss). Jody Rosen of New York magazine slammed her for her VMA performance, stating that she was “putting on a minstrel show routine” (Liss). Even though Miley Cyrus’ VMA performance was labeled “bad,” because she twerked all over Robin Thicke and fondled a foam finger, the pop culture icon is cashing in on her vulgar rituals. The performance was watched by 10 million viewers and constantly discussed on hot and cold media nationally and globally the following week. According to a marketing release site Critical Mention, Cyrus received an estimate of $79 million in free TV exposure for h...
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...mages to make millions, and politicians should not take advantage of the cultural lifestyle.
Politicians should focus on current national and global affairs not necessarily what is happening in popular culture. Although, politicians are entitled to watch whatever they prefer or listen to any type music they prefer, they should not take advantage of their celebrity status in the capital to gain access to their favorite celebrities in Hollywood for endorsements to further their personal appeal. Furthermore, they should increase their appeal to the American public, by using sources outside of popular culture, because they can cause a negative appeal or give a false representation of the politician. Being friends with Jay Z and Beyoncé has increased the swag appeal for President Obama, and his popularity has been credited to his mainstream presence in popular culture.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how popular culture has ruined american society, media, and politics.
- Explains that popular culture is a lucrative business for celebrities, and it's part of everyday living for american society. miley cyrus received $79 million in free tv exposure for her little stunt.
- Argues that celebrity is king, no matter how it is attained. kim kardashian and paris hilton obtained their celebrity status by releasing sex tapes.
- Analyzes how popular culture has ruined american society, media, and politics.
- Explains that popular culture is a lucrative business for celebrities, and it's part of everyday living for american society. miley cyrus received $79 million in free tv exposure for her little stunt.
- Argues that celebrity is king, no matter how it is attained. kim kardashian and paris hilton obtained their celebrity status by releasing sex tapes.
- Opines that there was a "media blackout" surrounding the birth of kim kardashian and kanye west baby in june of 2013.
- Explains reality television, which could be blamed for 90 percent of the problems of popular culture, can be a way to escape reality and relax, but the shows romanticize lifestyles that are not appropriate for responsible members of society.
- Explains that popular culture has crept its way into politics and foreign policy. performers have been involved in array of political activities since their patriotic activities. the 1960s led to entertainers’ involvement with ronald reagan running for elective office.
- Analyzes how amber lee ettinger's "i got a crush on obama" was the most viewed video on youtube for months.
- Argues that popular culture is a common bond tying segmented america together so politicians should use it sparsely. the government could be using pop culture to dilute the minds of citizens in order to pursue their own personal agendas.
- Argues that pop stars should take personal responsibility for the harm they have caused to young people and society in their obsession to create degenerate images to make millions, and politicians should not take advantage of the cultural lifestyle.
- Opines that politicians should focus on current national and global affairs, not necessarily what is happening in popular culture. they should not take advantage of their celebrity status to gain access to celebrities in hollywood for endorsements.
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- Analyzes how cottom's article is more successful in showing her rhetorical purpose than freeman’s because she has a firsthand perspective of racial appropriation.
- Analyzes how cottom's use of vocabulary helps to make her article more effective than freeman’s.
- Analyzes how cottom's article makes a point about slavery in america.
- Analyzes how freeman, on the other hand, cannot generate the same level of feeling. even when she seems to attempt to strike up emotion, it is not very effective.
- Argues that tressie cottom's article is more effective than hadley freeman’s because she fits the description of the people who are being culturally appropriated.
847 wordsRead More - Miley Cyrus's Influence Of Celebrity And Popular Cultureanalytical essayA substantial influence in preserving this notion of culture as a trend comes in part from the impact of celebrity and popular culture. When discussing celebrity influence in her interview, hooks primarily discusses Madonna’s use of black culture to reproduce her image. Currently, this idea of appropriating culture to redefine a celebrity’s stardom is most associated with Miley Cyrus. In a recent interview with Vibe magazine, Timothy and Theron Thomas, the writers and producers behind Miley Cyrus’s hit single “We Can’t Stop,” discussed her new music. They stated that Cyrus had wanted something “that was urban, something that felt black (Platon),” an arguably good business move because she is now more famous than she has ever been. However, Cyrus’s new level of fame does not solely generate from hooks’ belief in America’s obsession with blackness. It also correlates with hooks’ discussion of the black woman’s experience in Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism. Black women are presumably the lowest ranking in the social system of hierarchy. Thus American consumers, who are primari...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how hooks discusses madonna's use of black culture to reproduce her image. miley cyrus' new level of fame does not solely generate from hooks' belief in america’s obsession with blackness.
- Argues that black female artists like lil kim, will never experience the same level of stardom as miley cyrus because there is no market for the black woman's experience as performed by black women.
- Analyzes how bell hooks' theory of "commodified blackness" in the media is demonstrative of our hierarchical order.
- Analyzes how hooks discusses madonna's use of black culture to reproduce her image. miley cyrus' new level of fame does not solely generate from hooks' belief in america’s obsession with blackness.
- Argues that black female artists like lil kim, will never experience the same level of stardom as miley cyrus because there is no market for the black woman's experience as performed by black women.
- Analyzes how bell hooks' theory of "commodified blackness" in the media is demonstrative of our hierarchical order.
533 wordsRead More - Reality Television: The Influence Of Reality Showsanalytical essayNo matter where a person goes throughout the United States, they will not walk through the streets of New Jersey or New York for long before they hear the latest scandals with Kim Kardashian or Miley Cyrus. If a person walks into any public store they’ll quickly hear discussion of the latest stars on American Idol from passersby. While we scoff at the antics of celebrities, but at the same time we can foster an almost fanatical desire to be as if not more famous then the people everyone talks about. It is rather human to feel envy, jealously, and desire; we all want to be looked favorably upon. We roll our eyes when someone repeatedly states how beautiful or intelligent a celebrity is, yet even a skeptic can’t help but desire the admiration that celebrity received. Why do men work out? Why do women use such extensive amounts of cosmetics? Why are people so determined to be revered? The answer to individual’s thirst for fame can vary but it’s unavoidable to assume that individual wanted to be the center of attention. We want to be admired, favored, and loved as much as the celebrities that we worship. Reality television has shifted to show the “perfect” life of our celebrities and how happy they are compared to the common people. Neoliberals and authoritarian realized how our fanatical love for our celebrities can be used against us as to quote Frank Furedi from his academic journal on the topic of celebrity culture in which he has stated in the abstract in his first page: “Often celebrity provides an alternative source of validation. The tendency to outsource authority to the celebrity represents an attempt to bypass the problem of legitimacy by politicians and other figures.” Through celebrities’ neoliberals and
In this essay, the author
- Opines that reality television was meant to entertain the everyday person; it wasn't intended to become the absolute perfect guidelines to living.
- Argues that society's subtle acceptance of neoliberal policies has been a detriment to society. neoliberals have pushed their agenda with radical zeal, perverting many aspects in our life.
- Explains that lifestyle makeover shows have perfectly aware subjects who readily self-report their ‘deficiencies’ or ‘neediness’ and the subgenre takes full advantage of this.
- Opines that reality television was meant to entertain the everyday person; it wasn't intended to become the absolute perfect guidelines to living.
- Argues that society's subtle acceptance of neoliberal policies has been a detriment to society. neoliberals have pushed their agenda with radical zeal, perverting many aspects in our life.
- Explains that lifestyle makeover shows have perfectly aware subjects who readily self-report their ‘deficiencies’ or ‘neediness’ and the subgenre takes full advantage of this.
- Argues that reality television is a biased view on the outside world that appeals to those who viewed the world in black and white.
- Analyzes how reality television has shifted to show the "perfect" life of our celebrities and how happy they are compared to the common people.
- Opines that our society has bent the knee to neoliberal tactics and perhaps will continue bending that knee beyond its limits.
1458 wordsRead More - The Bachelor & the Bachelorette: Can’t Buy Me Love?opinion essayDo you know the guiltiest pleasure of the American public? Two simple words reveal all—reality TV. This new segment of the TV industry began with pioneering shows like MTV’s The Real World and CBS’s Survivor. Switch on primetime television nowadays, and you will become bombarded by and addicted to numerous shows all based on “real” life. There are the heartwarming tales of childbirth on TLC, melodramas of second-rate celebrities on Celebrity Mole, and a look into a completely dysfunctional family on The Osbornes. Yet, out of all these entertaining reality shows arises the newest low for popular culture, a program based on the idea of a rich man or woman in search of the perfect marriage partner. The Bachelor, and its spin-off The Bachelorette, exemplify capitalist ideology founded on the Marxist base-superstructure model and establish the role of an active American audience.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that reality television is the guiltiest pleasure of the american public. the bachelor, and its spin-off, the bachelorette, exemplify capitalist ideology founded on the marxist base-superstructure model.
- Analyzes the meanings of reality shows such as the bachelor, wherein a handsome, well-dressed, rich bachelor is unsuccessful in love and his search for an ideal woman to marry.
- Explains that the marxist base-superstructure model must be consulted and the capitalist ideology behind the bachelor.
- Opines that reality television is the guiltiest pleasure of the american public. the bachelor, and its spin-off, the bachelorette, exemplify capitalist ideology founded on the marxist base-superstructure model.
- Analyzes the meanings of reality shows such as the bachelor, wherein a handsome, well-dressed, rich bachelor is unsuccessful in love and his search for an ideal woman to marry.
- Explains that the marxist base-superstructure model must be consulted and the capitalist ideology behind the bachelor.
- Opines that reality tv shows like the bachelor have negative effects on society.
- Concludes that the bachelor and bachelorette exemplify capitalist ideology founded on the marxist base-superstructure model.
916 wordsRead More - Miley Cyrusanalytical essayMiley Cyrus is a cultural icon. Since the time she was fourteen the media has been scrutinizing every move she makes. From whom she is dating, to what roles she chooses and what she says. But nothing is scrutinized more than her performances; most specifically Miley’s performance at the MTV VMA’s. Miley preformed her song We Can’t Stop and along with Robin Thicke preformed his song Blurred Lines. This performance led to a huge backlash in the media. Every major new station covered it. CTV even brought in psychiatrists and experts on the media to analyze her performance. The next morning Miley’s news story had even beaten out the Syrian war crimes. The experts all came to the same conclusion that she was out of control, and a slut. Miley was most heavily criticized on her attire, and her interactions with Robin Thicke. Everyone was claiming that she was setting a bad example for young girls; CNN even went so far as to claim her “performance sets girls and women back” (Wallace 2013)
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how miley cyrus' performance at the mtv vmas led to a huge backlash in the media.
- Analyzes how the word slut is used to describe miley, and how it creates a culture of "suit-shaming," based on how virtuous she is.
- Analyzes how miley's dancing was considered slutty and her attire. she removed her one piece to reveal a skin colored latex bikini.
- Analyzes how miley cyrus' performance at the mtv vmas led to a huge backlash in the media.
- Analyzes how the word slut is used to describe miley, and how it creates a culture of "suit-shaming," based on how virtuous she is.
- Analyzes how miley's dancing was considered slutty and her attire. she removed her one piece to reveal a skin colored latex bikini.
- Analyzes how miley's interaction with robin thicke caused the media to call her a home wrecker. the song blurred lines is about rape, which is punishable by 25 years in prison.
- Opines that while female masturbation isn't acceptable from the media, it can be considered healthy.
- Analyzes how miley cyrus considers herself a feminist. people discredit her saying this simply because of her racy actions.
- Explains that the mtv vma's are known for their racy performances. miley lady gaga was wearing nothing but a seashell bra and thong. the good girl persona is considered the most social acceptable.
- Opines that miley's mtv vma performance will go down as one of the most talked about performances in the show’s history.
- Cites abbey, zawacki, buck, clinton, and mcauslan. alcohol and sexual assault. national institute on alcohol abuse and alcholosim.
- Cites norman-eady, reinhart, & martino, p. (2003, april 14). statutory rape laws by state.
- Explains the miley cyrus complex - an ontology of slut-shaming.
- Opines that miley cyrus is one of the biggest feminists in the world.
- Explains that outraged parents: why miley cyrus' performance sets girls and women back.
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