Killing Us Softly Response

Advertising has absolutely everything to do with what everyone here in America thnks about themselves. People want to be like the beautiful people that they see in commercials and other advertisements because they are told that that is normal and the only way to be beautiful. I chose to share this burger king add because it is a prime example of how advertising often uses women in an inappropriate way. It pretty clear what this advertisement is hinting at when you read the words and see the picture. This advertisement is completely unnecessary in my opinion. Could BK really not think of anything a little more suitable for a sandwich ad?

Reality Television

Reality television has become a huge part of our culture here in America. There are hundreds of shows already and it seems as if another is popping up every day. It seems like people can make a show out of anything these days! Im not sure that these shows really have any affect on people but I can definitely see how a lot of people can relate to them. With as many different shows that are out there it isnt hard for someone to find a show about something that interests them. The reason i think these shows are so popular is because people love watching other people in a 'natural' setting. The differences people have, for some reason are very interesting to us as Americans and it is something we love to watch. These reality producers often look for the strangest people that they can find to fill spots on their show just to make good television. People get entertainment out of watching people make fools out of themselves on national television and until that changes reality television is here to stay!

"Religification"

There are many things in our culture that have been 'religified'.  One thing that I think is probably at the top of this list are NFL football teams. The NFL is by far the most popular athletic organization in the United States. For some people the NFL season is all they are waiting for all year. People study their favorite teams every day, getting to know every possible thing about the organization. These people dress in all of their favorite teams apparel and never miss watching a game. Hundreds of thousands of these fans pack NFL stadiums every sunday from August through February spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars just to be a part of something they love so much.

Popular music and its view on women

Popular music here in the United States, mainly hip hop, portrays women as objects. Almost all rap songs that are released these days have AT LEAST some sort of content that portrays women as things. When something about any woman comes up in one of these songs it is nearly always some how related to sex. Though some people might not take what the artists are saying as seriously as others, it still passes on a message to the public. Even worse than the music however, are the videos that are released along with the tracks. Often some of the new rap videos that come out are X rated and only able to be found on the internet. For example the song "tip-drill" by nelly. If you find this music video on the internet i am sure most of you would turn it off before getting even half way through. Hip hop music is portraying woman as objects used only for sex and any other male needs. The wrong message is being passed a long to people who listen to this music and some type of regulations need to be set.