Comm 300: Memory

I was thinking about what I was going to talk about today and I happened to remember this thing I had seen. I say thing because I'm not sure if it was just a report or a sixty minutes thing, or something else entirely. But, it was a study about what people would do if they were face to face with racial discrimination. They had a black woman go into a store and had an employee harass her and make racial comments about how she shouldn't be in the store because all she's going to do is steal. Both the woman and employee are in the know, it's the other shoppers that don't know what's going on.
What's interesting is that women were more likely to stand up for the woman than men, especially if the men had a gf/wife with them.
So, what would you do if you came face to face with racial discrimination? Would you walk away or stand up for a stranger?

Comm 229: Elf

Watching television while I'm eating; nothing better than that right? But, the movie ELF is on, and I always forget how awesome it is. This is one of the few Will Ferrel movies that I actually like, I tend not to like the stupid comedies that he usually does. Though, Talladega Nights was o.k.
But, yeah. ELF is fantastic!! It's one of those movies that you only really want to watch during the Christmas season. But, when you do see it, it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.

Comm 300: G.I. Joe

This was an o.k. movie, the reason I chose it for this class blog is the fact that it's secondary character is a black man. Who is providing comic relief.. like all black side kicks don't provide comic relief in action films. Not only that but he is chasing after the red haired white girl. Of Course he is!!!! When is everything going to change? When are black people going to be cast in roles that aren't drenched in this stereotypical nonsense? It drives me crazy. I've done my whole research project on the few roles that African Americans are allowed to play in the media... and they're everywhere!! So, my question is what exactly are we going to do about it?

Comm 229: New Moon

I've read all four of the Twilight books, and I will admit that they were o.k. I am a bit dissapointed with how everything turned out.. and just a bit disappointed in the entirety of the series. This is an exceptionally interesting notion because I was OBSESSED with the first book, but the whole story just lost something for me somewhere, and I don't know where exactly it all went wrong.
But, that's not really the point of this whole thing. I want to talk about the movie. Or, the fact that I haven't gone to see it yet. The reason: I am afraid that it will be just as bad as the first one. I can't stand the two and a half hours of nothing going on except Bella drooling at Edward. And Unfortunately I have heard that this second movie is along the same lines. (Who am I kidding? The whole series is just about Bella drooling over Edward.....) So, in light of this, I have decided to wait until it comes out on the Redbox, where it will only cost a dollar and hopefully not be as bad

Comm 300: Where'd the time go

I finished my research paper this afternoon, fully preparing to hand it in. And I have been thinking about all the things we have done this semester and with dawning horror I realized that I hadn't blogged in who knows how long!!!! It's horrible how the time just gets away from us like that. And of course, once we haven't blogged in forever I get all these ideas for it. But, I am assuming that is the problem with my blogging, I am only blogging because it is required for points for this class. And that's not a good enough reason for me to continue it. Blogging is an interesting idea... I just don't like the thought of everyone reading what I'm writing. But, then again if I had a purpose or a mission or something like that I would probably love to have all these people reading my thoughts. But, not at this moment....

Comm 229: Food Network

So we have been talking a little bit about how the media affects all of us. And I have realized that my greatest influence has been the Food Network Channel. First off, I love food network after dark, it's phenomenal. And, it has actually gotten me thinking about an actual career, something that I haven't seriously considered since about ten. But, the real point of this whole thing is Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Love the show!!!!! And Guy has gotten me dying to try all of these restaurants that he goes to, and I finally got to do it. Eric and I went to Louie's restaurant in Providence and it was fantastic!!! I order their gnocchi, and it was delicious and freshly made. The owner went out back and made me some even though he didn't have any on hand.. how can you beat that? Next time though... Buffalo Chicken Ravioli!!!!!