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bossymarmalade) wrote2005-09-16 07:20 am
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white people have names like "lenny" whereas black people have names like "carl"
I've seen some news outlets fondly, indulgently say that this just shows that Bush is human. Which is faulty reasoning to me, because I think it just shows that in every way, he is full of shit.
In other news, there is no possible WAY I'm gonna be finished my Worst Scenario fic by the due date, seeing as I have not started it (or, indeed, even picked a fandom in which to write it). Ahhhhh, well.
We watched part of a government-produced film on "Canadian multiculturalism" the other day in Sociology class, which was very amusing because you had the standard polite attempts at impartiality where people said, "oh, it's wonderful, all the different food and languages!" and "it's not good, because we all ghettoize, Oriental, white, whatever!" and one wonderful individual who declared, "As long as we make sure we whites still get our say!!" (right, because that's been *such* a problem in history. *snicker*) Also, the usual comparisons between the American view of the "melting pot" and the Canadian view of the "cultural mosaic", which of course we all agree is better than the American way. *g*
Anyhow, next week we start studying popular culture, and our homework is to find and tape a music video that's enjoying current popularity and explain why people like it and why you like/dislike it. My only problems with this are: a)SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM and b)I kind of wish JC Chasez had a crappy discotrash video out so I could use it to explain to my class that it's his mating dance to attract bandmates. Because that would be easier than theoretically explaining a new video by La Timberlake as being a sublimated vision of his Oedipal complex. Also, I wish Viggo Mortenson made videos. If I had the opportunity to explain a video of "Half Fling" to my class, I could QUIT SCHOOL A HAPPY WOMAN.
In other news, there is no possible WAY I'm gonna be finished my Worst Scenario fic by the due date, seeing as I have not started it (or, indeed, even picked a fandom in which to write it). Ahhhhh, well.
We watched part of a government-produced film on "Canadian multiculturalism" the other day in Sociology class, which was very amusing because you had the standard polite attempts at impartiality where people said, "oh, it's wonderful, all the different food and languages!" and "it's not good, because we all ghettoize, Oriental, white, whatever!" and one wonderful individual who declared, "As long as we make sure we whites still get our say!!" (right, because that's been *such* a problem in history. *snicker*) Also, the usual comparisons between the American view of the "melting pot" and the Canadian view of the "cultural mosaic", which of course we all agree is better than the American way. *g*
Anyhow, next week we start studying popular culture, and our homework is to find and tape a music video that's enjoying current popularity and explain why people like it and why you like/dislike it. My only problems with this are: a)SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM and b)I kind of wish JC Chasez had a crappy discotrash video out so I could use it to explain to my class that it's his mating dance to attract bandmates. Because that would be easier than theoretically explaining a new video by La Timberlake as being a sublimated vision of his Oedipal complex. Also, I wish Viggo Mortenson made videos. If I had the opportunity to explain a video of "Half Fling" to my class, I could QUIT SCHOOL A HAPPY WOMAN.
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And you can't use the All Day Long video? I happen to not think it's crappy or trash, but it may fall under disco...
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Hear, hear. I seriously don't get the whole trend of making Bush seem like an affable, slightly dim good ol'boy, when he's clearly more dangerous than that.
As for the ADIDAS video -- I have to use something very current, and besides, I don't think it was ever popular here since I never saw it get any airplay!
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Also, I have by this point interacted with most of the other folks in the Peace & Conflict Studies program, and I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who has any interest in pop culture. And doesn't smell like patchouli, marijuana, or smug self-righteousness. Oh no wait -- that last one isn't true. *g*
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it smells good on you. like caramel or hazelnut syrup.
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Ahahaha! I'll bet you'd get an A just for being the only one in your class to catch the subtext.
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Too bad it had to be a current video because personally I'd do Quit Playing Games With My Heart and a half-naked 15 year old Nick Carter, shirtless 17 year old Howie and baby!AJ playing in the rain. Lou Perlman + June Carter = OMGWTFBBQ!
I have no idea what's 'current'. I don't think I've seen MuchMusic in awhile. Except for the video represented by my icon.
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AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAH! omg that would be BRILLIANT.
I don't think I've seen MuchMusic in awhile
I haven't either! Which is highly unusual for me. I feel so disconnected from the kids!
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re current as in really current...i just downloaded the latest tatu which raises all kinds of interesting gender issues and issues of commodification and, of course, censorship! [i can send it your way if you're intersted]
also, i'd love to hear what you decide on!!!
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the latest tatu which raises all kinds of interesting gender issues and issues of commodification and, of course, censorship! [i can send it your way if you're intersted]
I very much am interested and would love to see it, thank you so much for the offer! Whoo-hoo!
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and i only saw after i commented that it had to be really current...b/c seriously, you can never present enough MMC alumns in class :-)
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i'm about to teach my vid segment, so i'd love to hear if you found a good video to talk about. did you write anything? and do you have it or any others you might be able to share? (b/c i just expanded from 2 to 3 days and now have more room but nothing to show :-)