Why did u watch the superbowl???

Ok so as we all know the superbowl is the most watched event that occurs once a year.

There are a couple of reasons people watch the superbowl.

1. You love football so you watch it no matter whoes in it

2. Your a fan of one of the two teams or even both that are in it

3. The half time show

4. The Commercials

I am not a football fan. Well I like to play street ball but I don't watch the sport as I do baseball. However, being that the NY Giants were in the superbowl I decided to watch. Ofcourse being from NY i rooted for the Giants. I must say though that for the past couple of years I have watched it for the half time shows and sometimes the commercials.

We all know that ever since the whole "janet jackson" incident (it was not intentional, Janet always wears star stickers on her nipples) that the half time shows have been quite dull. Although today I did find the "beating heart" and the "arrow" lights that connected to be a great stage set up. But once again another sadly boring half time show.

The commercials, well I have never really cared for them; however, today one did stick out to my attention. The commercial that I thought was funny was with Justin Timberlake being dragged on the ground, but thats besides the point. I am mostly pulled to the commercials because I find it interesting that the advertisers pay an insane amount of money to have their commercials played during the superbowl.

So today, why did I watch the superbowl? Well because I am a New Yorker and if the Yankees cant win something for us then I will have to settle for the NFL. However, I dont want to take away from what an amazing game was played. After this game I may actually begin to watch football, well maybe atleast appreciate it a little more. The best part is, that baseball season starts in April. Cant wait till I am able to sit in my badly constructed room, with as little food as possible, with as much debt as my school is pushing me into, and watch grown men play a game and get paid millions for it. But thats another topic for another day. I am truly sincere when I say I love watching baseball, because for some reason it forms a unification among areas.

Today that unification was formed in NY thanx to the NEW YORK GIANTS!!!

Lets Go Giants!!!!

Media and Tattoos

Once again I find myself unable to sleep. The time on this blog is incorrect it is currently 3:39 am. Well I have been thinking about ideas for a film for one of my classes. I have come upon the topic of tattoos. I have always been fascinated by tattoos. They are permanent marks which many would say ruins the human body. I have three tattoos which are on my arms.

It is interesting how there are many media portrayals of tatoos. There are Tattoo magazines, LA Ink, Miami Ink, and the latest London Ink reality tv shows. The tv shows focus on tattoo artist and the clients whom they tattoo. When watchng the show one is not just viewing the way in which a tattoo is made, one is viewing an artwork and the story that has produced the specfic piece of art.

What can be a topic to focus on if I was to attempt to produce a film based on tattoos?

I guess stereotypes may be a key. It seems as if there are many ways in which individuals view tattoos. FASCINATION/DISCUSS?? A question of WHY MARK YOUR BODY?

Placement of tatoos can also be an interesting discussion. Is the tattoo for show if it is on the lower back? When do people usually get a tattoo, is it to relieve stress, is it to get through a hardship, or was it just a dare during a drunken night?

For me tattoos become an expression. In life everyone is marked by hardships. These hardships become scars that are permanent. One is unable to forget about this "scar". My tattoos are an outlet and a retalliation. It is a challenge against the "higher power". It is my way of saying "I am tired of your scars. I control my body and these are the scars that I want. They are beautiful. permanent, and represent who I am. Because no matter what I am in control of my life."

The media portrayal of many things are important. It can help shed light on a specific topic. These tv shows and magazines can either break a stereotype or feed a stereotype.

Writers against Computers???

Its odd that for some years I had been against getting to know my computer. I found it quite a downfall for writers when computers became the main resource. Seems as if people began to forget about the greatest literary source of all, its called a library. As an english major I prefer the holding of the book in my fingers and the turning of the pages, but I guess atleast if we read books online we wont have to worry about those paper cuts.

I have been enrolled in a few media classes and have found that technology is very useful. I had never cared to learn how youtube videos were put on sites, or how pictures were edited. I have found that the computer is definately a great source for all types of activites. I guess its better late then never. I have become addicted to Ebay, Google Search, Youtube, and the common blog spaces. My love for film has improved my need and new founnd love for this laptop .

Insomnia and Politics

So for the past few weeks I have produced an unusual sleeping habit. I tend to fall asleep when the sun rises and awake when the sun has disappeared. Now that I am in school I seem to not sleep at all. While I am awake and most are asleep I have been pondering about many topics. Its odd that I have never been involved in politics, it could be because I was never of age to vote or the fact that this is the first time that a female and a black male are fighting for the democratic presidency. This election has definately opened the eyes of many young voters. Race and Gender!!!! Well ofcourse this is what the election boils down too. For some reason I find myself slanted towards Hilary Clinton's campaign. I am hoping that my decision is not subconsciously based on gender. I am a female but I am also a minority.

Everywhere I go it seems as if there is a constant hate towards Hilary. In my school bookstore there is an actual Hilary Clinton voodoo doll. I find this quite disturbing, although there is also a George W. Bush voodoo doll, I still think its rediculous. Why are there no t shirts or hats against Obama? Is it because if one is produced it becomes a matter of racism? I attempt to watch Obama when he speaks but for some reason I dont feel motivated by him. I am open to any opinions or arguments that show that Obama may be the better democrat. We must remember that Clinton and Obama both have the same experience.

Race or Gender.... Race and gender shouldnt play a role, but for many voters it will, it seems as if we have forgotten to consider the issues they each are willing to address. Even if we claim to be picking the candidate with the better tactics we are all still thinking about the battle between Race and Gender. Eventually once Clinton or Obama are chosen we will be able to focus on the democratic win for the 2008 presidency.