Propaganda and advertising

In the media today whether it be television, magazines, the radio , or online we are bombarded with advertising and propaganda techniques used in that advertising to try and sway us as consumers towards that product. Basically all advertising has propaganda and one product that i found that is a great example of using propaganda techniques is Hydroxycut(Link to website) weight loss product. One type of propaganda this product uses is a classic one in many industrys especially fitness and weight loss is testimonials. They use client and consumer statements that explain how well the product is and how well it works as well as showing pictures before they took the product and picture after the product was used. Hydroxycut also uses the bandwagon technique by placing "#1 selling weight loss product in America" which makes consumers want to but the product simply to be apart of the highest selling and the product that the majority of people looking for fat burners are buying. This technique is used to comfort people in knowing they are taking a product that is widely used and that the majority of others trust in. These are just two techniques used and taken advantage of in the many propaganda techniques used by this product.

internet

I use the internet everyday and for many different reasons. I use it mainly for research on different subjects but i also use it to do shopping for holidays and gifts. I personally do not use it for any type of gaming or things like that, but my brother who is in middle school, uses it for online gaming such as "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft." The games take a huge chunk of time everyday from him and it sometimes gets in the way of school work and family time. He plays for multiple hours at a time and it gives him headaches, as well as causes arguements between him and our parents. One site he ironically loves to go to is addictinggames.com which he loves playing on. I think the internet is a great tool for looking at information, learning, and buying products at a low price, but in some cases it can cause problems and affect you negatively.

Television

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIJENf-s6r4
Length: 7:07
Description: This video looks at how the working class is portrayed through television. It takes clips from several different shows from different years and analyzes them and how they show the working class. It takes a very educational stand point and has several different people and gives their views on the subject.
Chapter 9: Television, reinforcing stereotypes
Quiz Question: Do stereotypes of the working class on television influence how people view this class of people?
Answer: Yes, like most stereotypes it gives people a false idea of the group and leads them to believe notions about the working class that are not completely true.

Favorite Movies

In 2010 and in the beginning of 2011 there have been many movies that have came out. I enjoy watching movies and have been fortunate enough to view many. My favorite movie in the past year was "Inception" directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It is a movie that was excellent due to it's action, the mystery involved, and i loved trying to solve the movie as the director makes it very interesting and keeps your attention throughout the entire film. Inception has a great plot and the special effect are excellent and look amazingly realistic.The actors were exceptional in the movie and made it feel as though i myself was in the scenarios being acted out.I was able to see the film in theatres which only made it that much more exciting because of the sound system and the huge screen. IMBD.com has a great description of it and if you as a reader have time should take a look at it, and then proceed to view the film. Heres a sample of the video as well, off of youyube.com

Inception in my opinion was the best movie of 2010, however it is not my favorite of all time. My favorite movie of all time would have to be "Any Given Sunday" which is a football movie with actors such as Al Pacino,Jamie Foxx, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, and LL Cool J, and is directed by Oliver Stone. I find the movie so excellent because i am myself a football player and i can relate to a lot of the movie. It has great action in the movie as well as has a great music soundtrack and is motivational for me.  There are some very good actors in the movie and they portray a lot about football very acurately , and the acurate portrayal of football is another factor that makes it such an interesting movie.I watch this movie on dvd before every football game i play and it has a important role in my football life. Imdb.com has a great listing of the cast members and information on the movie and heres a clip off of youtube.com that gives a good sneak peak of the movie.