The 2017 video “Are you Living an Insta Lie? Social Media Vs. Reality” from Ditch the Label campaign, addresses the rise of social media “influencer culture” which during the time had just become a more prominent widespread trend. It depicts the growing concern of self comparison to what we see online and how social media […]
Unaware of the prejudice that lurked beyond my world, I lived life with innocence and joy. However, this was short-lived as I found myself relocating to the US with my siblings. I was faced with the fear of finding myself in such a scenario till that day finally came. I looked up at the clock; […]
Of the greatest instances of a multimodal product which employs an assortment of rhetorical tools to persuade its target audience is the Coca-Cola “Open Happiness” advertising campaign. This 2009 campaign’s purpose was to create a positive emotional response and associate Coca-Cola with feelings of satisfaction, camaraderie, and community. It is evident how Coca-Cola carefully develops its […]
Brett Mendelson Rhetorical Situation Analysis Professor Vander Zee 3-12-24 The Last Supper The piece that I have selected to analyze is Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”. This seemingly simple depiction of a scene from the Bible has layers far beyond what appears at the first glance. This piece was commissioned by the Duke of […]
Noah is a poor country boy, who works in a lumber yard. Allie is a well-educated, wealthy city girl, who comes from a well established family. The two met the summer after highschool and instantly fell in love. Allie and Noah were each other’s first loves, who lost each other, yet got back together, proving […]
Brandy Melville has been a growing brand over the past few years. Their clothes being fashionable, trendy, and on the cheaper price point attracts many younger girls. Teens have been obsessed with the brand and wearing these clothes. Brandy sells oversized hoodies, comfy sweatpants, cropped T-shirts, and even affordable accessories. Many teen girls are just […]
With the economy’s current grapple with sluggish growth and mounting debt despite our culture of widespread consumerism, Americans are always looking for more affordable alternatives for trendy products. One facet of this phenomenon is the fashion industry, which is highly competitive, especially during the rise of e-commerce. The increasing demand for fast and affordable fashion […]
Each year, there is one night where the biggest companies in the world strive to put on their best performance and win over viewers all across the United States. Oddly enough, this night also happens to be the Super Bowl. While most people immediately connect this event to the good old American game of football, […]
The 20th century saw music genres exploding and evolving like never before, specifically the creation of pop-punk and the pioneering band Blink-182. Blink-182 is a band that had its origins in the Southern California punk scene. Most of their notable work comes from the 90s and the early 2000s with songs such as “All The […]
What does it mean to do something like a girl? Depending on your age and gender, that answer could range from an insult to a commonality. At what point does being a girl become something shameful, rather than a celebration of strength and resilience? This question lies at the heart of the thought-provoking Always “Like […]
More than 120 million girls are out of school today. Girls living in areas of conflict are 90% more likely to be out of school. A big form of this conflict in the current world today are the Taliban. Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who for years has actively spoken out against the Taliban […]
On October 27, 2023, Skims founder, Kim Kardashian, left the world utterly astonished after uploading a new advertisement to her Instagram. She was promoting a bra that has nipple-like enhancements to create the illusion of not wearing this undergarment. The commercial begins with Kardashian listing issues about climate change, then transitions into the promotion of […]
On July 21, 2023, Greta Gerwig released a movie that made the world explode. Not literally, but the impact of “Barbie” worldwide within the economy and communities was massive and shocking, making over $150 million within the first three days of release and $1.45 billion overall, ten times the budget of the movie and bonding […]
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Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” of “Self-Victimization” The year is 2009, marking a pivotal moment for 19-year-old Taylor Swift as she received the Best Female Video award for ‘You Belong With Me’ at the MTV VMA stage. Competing against icons like Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson, Swift anticipated a moment of pure celebration. […]
The interview between Tucker Carlson of Tucker Carlson Tonight and Vladimir Putin, the current President of Russia, holds significant importance within the realm of international relations and public discourse. Conducted against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly between Russia and Ukraine and Western countries, the interview provides a rare opportunity to gain insight into […]
For fans of both Mahomes and Swift, the video of Patrick Mahomes responding to Taylor Swift is a remarkable artifact that documents a moment of genuine happiness and excitement. Many fans, including myself, were drawn in by the interaction between two well-known figures in this video: pop singer Taylor Swift and NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes. […]
Impossible beauty standards have run rampant and remained the only constant in the world of womens media. The expectation of flawless skin, a tiny nose, the perfect physique, and countless other features that supposedly determine your worth in this day and age prevail with little restraint or backlash from society. These assured traits as well […]