For those of you who have seen "The Hills" you might have seen LC's friend, Brody Jenner. Well now, on MTV, he has his own show..."Bromance". Apparently Brody is looking for a friend to replace his best friend Spencer, whom he lost on "The Hills". First and foremost i will admit im going to see how the show goes and what exactly it is about, however im not sure ill be an avid watcher. I guess i just am intrigued to know what exactly these boys have to do. Is it like Paris' new show? I hope not, i thought Brody was better than that.
Keep checking back, ill let you know what i think when it premiers the 29th.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Body Parts = Identity
I was watching an episode of "Scrubs" today, one that i had seen but nothing else was on. One of the doctors, Turk, admits to his best friend that he had surgery to remove a testicle. He also reveals that he feels like less of a man now that he only has "one ball". he also states that he was over compensating for losing his testical by being more confrontational and wresteling with J.D.
I found this interesting. Are we so attached to what is seen as female and male parts that without one we feel less of a presona. The same thing happend in the lifetime movie "Why I wore Red Lipsitck to my Mastectomy". the main character gets breast cancer and has to contimplate getting her breast removed. She goes though all the things that Turk went though. So while it isnt a one gender thing, why are we so attached to the idea of these body parts. while they help to define us, they are not all that we are and all that we represent.
I found this interesting. Are we so attached to what is seen as female and male parts that without one we feel less of a presona. The same thing happend in the lifetime movie "Why I wore Red Lipsitck to my Mastectomy". the main character gets breast cancer and has to contimplate getting her breast removed. She goes though all the things that Turk went though. So while it isnt a one gender thing, why are we so attached to the idea of these body parts. while they help to define us, they are not all that we are and all that we represent.
Britney: For the Record
I have a confession, i LOVE Britney Spears. Not in a wierd i follow her around way, i just enjoy her music and her shows. I did not enjoy her movies though, she needs to leave that alone. And when this sunday came about i was really excited about the Britney:For the Record on MTv. It was very insightful. I actually felt bad for her, she seems really lonely and sad. I think this was a great experoance for people to see that she is a normal person, that she does normal stuff and while she is a celebrity, she needs her privacy too. Now a days the paperazzi is getting outta control. Car crashes, chases and just down right invasion of people. I think she has had a wonderful career in her 10 years and she is on her way back to the top. I know that i have the new CD, and while it has taken some time and repeated listening im starting to like it more and more. I guess just give people a chance, you never know thier story.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Late but still worth noting
This summer there was a TV show called "The Secret life of the American Teenager" in which a girl who is 15 gets pregnant. She was at band camp, ironic, and she had a one night stand with the "cool" guy from school. When everyone finds out everything gets turned upside down. Her parents divorce, her friends cant see her because thier parents believe shes a bad influence. Her sister becomes her confidant and closest alli, and then theres Ben. Ben is a guy who has fallen for her and doesnt seem to mind that she is pregnant, he offers to marry her and help her raise the baby.
Now the first thing i would like to say about this show, is i applaud the topic of this show. Touching on such a real issue is important, and giving adults a look at what can happen when sex isnt talked about and that things arnt always as they seem.
The second thing that i think is interesting is that the boys are made to seem more needy. In the episode i watched tonight there were two boys. The one who got her pregnant, Ricky, and then Ben who is her boyfriend. They both were calling there respective girls and saying they need to see them. They were begging and they were calling incessently.
The third thing i applaud about this show is the relationship between Adrian and Ricky. They are not a couple, they just have casual sex. And while this is a taboo subject because they are only 15 it shows real things that are happening. Kids have casual sexual relationships everyday, and bringing this to light is an important subject. We need to talk to our kids about sex, and relationships.
I guess i would just like to say that i truly enjoy this show. I think it is innovative and very well done. Not everything on the show is what it seems and they deal with real issues teens have on a daily basis. It also gives an open forum to the parents and kids to talk about the show together, and discuss these situations.
Now the first thing i would like to say about this show, is i applaud the topic of this show. Touching on such a real issue is important, and giving adults a look at what can happen when sex isnt talked about and that things arnt always as they seem.
The second thing that i think is interesting is that the boys are made to seem more needy. In the episode i watched tonight there were two boys. The one who got her pregnant, Ricky, and then Ben who is her boyfriend. They both were calling there respective girls and saying they need to see them. They were begging and they were calling incessently.
The third thing i applaud about this show is the relationship between Adrian and Ricky. They are not a couple, they just have casual sex. And while this is a taboo subject because they are only 15 it shows real things that are happening. Kids have casual sexual relationships everyday, and bringing this to light is an important subject. We need to talk to our kids about sex, and relationships.
I guess i would just like to say that i truly enjoy this show. I think it is innovative and very well done. Not everything on the show is what it seems and they deal with real issues teens have on a daily basis. It also gives an open forum to the parents and kids to talk about the show together, and discuss these situations.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Response to Akwardmorning
Akwardmorning,
I am sorry for the things you went through. While the law isnt always just i feel that you would have more sympathy for this woman. I think we are going to have to respectfully disagree with each other and move on from this. I promise to look into the case every now and then checking to see the progress. I will post any up to date information.
I am sorry for the things you went through. While the law isnt always just i feel that you would have more sympathy for this woman. I think we are going to have to respectfully disagree with each other and move on from this. I promise to look into the case every now and then checking to see the progress. I will post any up to date information.
Changes in TV
Tv has changed alot in the past 60 years. Im sure we all have seen "Leave it to Beaver" and see Mr. Cleaver as a stern "hard ass". and June as a passive woman, an ideal at the time. Now im also sure we have all seen "Good Times" and how the woman is the leader of the family, and the father sometimes get backseated in an argument. They also make JJ look like a fool all the time. In "Cosby Show" the parents are both well educated and share the parental responsiblities fairly. As you get to the 90's TV changes. "The Simpsons" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" are examples of doof fathers, "super" moms and invisible children. While TV has changed i do believe it has changed with the culture. Adults dont want to soend time watching adult shows based on children, i mean look at "Friends" they had kids that were mentioned but until the final season they were not the basis of the show. I just think adults shows should be geared more towards adults, that is why we have less children shown, but are talked about enough to give the perception that they are apart of the family.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Halloween
As everyone is aware, this past friday was halloween. Now whether your plans were go to go a bar, party or trick-or-treating you had to dress up. Now this doesnt sound like an issue, unless you are a girl. I had noticed in the parties i went to this weekend, the outfits were shorter, tighter and littler. The boys at the party however were in jerseys, cartoon costumes, pimps...essentially comfortable and warm clothing. The girls, shivering and uncomfortable didnt seem to mind. However when a girl passed with a regular costume, like say a girl in the Average Joes costume, they said snide remarks about her.
I guess the point im trying to get at is this, why are girls comstumes so much more sexualized then men, and how is this any different then a regular day here on campus? Since when did being a "sexy school girl" or "slutty cop" become our goal on halloween. I thought it was to be a different person. So i sugest next halloween we have the men where the "sexy school girl" and "Slutty cop" uniforms and we will where the jerseys and cartoon costumes. However i will give one of my friends credit, he dressed up as a "sexy nurse". And dont get me wrong, i fell into the same trap as the rest of the girls, however i wasnt left with many other choices.
I guess the point im trying to get at is this, why are girls comstumes so much more sexualized then men, and how is this any different then a regular day here on campus? Since when did being a "sexy school girl" or "slutty cop" become our goal on halloween. I thought it was to be a different person. So i sugest next halloween we have the men where the "sexy school girl" and "Slutty cop" uniforms and we will where the jerseys and cartoon costumes. However i will give one of my friends credit, he dressed up as a "sexy nurse". And dont get me wrong, i fell into the same trap as the rest of the girls, however i wasnt left with many other choices.
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