Questioning the Media Chapter 11

1. What is your earliest recollection of watching a television commercial? Do you have a favorite ad? A most despised ad? What is it about these ads that you particularly like or dislike?

I do not remember the first ad that I watched but I do remember always liking the rice crispy commercial about the cereal talking to you. I do not enjoy eating the cereal and the commercial did not make me enjoy it, so I am not sure that the commercial helped the industry. I really like any commercial that advertise's organizations that are helping people and spreading the word about a disease or health issue. But ads like the playdoh ad that has children making ice cream desserts made out of playdoh. I do not like this ad because it looks like something you can eat, but playdoh is not good for you. But ads that advertise organizations that are helping people make me smile.

2. Why are so many people critical of advertising?

I think people are critical of advertising because it is important to have, but sometimes there needs to be a line drawn. It is not a need, that we have everything advertised especially things that are not healthy. It is not important to advertise about drugs or gangs. People need to be more critical of advertising to make sure that things do not get pushed out to far. It is important that industries selling products can sell them, so that we keep companies in America making things so their are jobs available but it also needs to be not a must. I think commercials should portray less of degrading oneself and more of seeing the inter beauty. It is important to society that we are the best and do good things, but we need to remember that people growing up need to know that it is okay to be different and okay to not be like the standard person.

4. Should advertising aimed at children be regulated? Support your response.

I think advertising aimed at children she be limited to when it is showed on television and during what shows it is televised during. Because it is really annoying to be watching a show and when commercials come on it is advertising things that I am not interested in watching or buying. Children do not need everything and they do not need to be watching television to find what they think they need. I think it is unhealthy for children to spend time watching television long enough to find something that they "need" on a commercial and then know exactly where their parents can get it for them and how much it is going to cost.

Questioning the Media Chapter 10

1. What are your earliest recollections of books? Do you read for pleasure? If so, what kind of books do you enjoy? Why?

The earliest recollection of a book that I remember reading is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, which was read to me every night before bed. I memorized the whole book and was able to read it back to my mom or whoever I choose to read it to. No I do not really read for pleasure, because I do not enjoy reading. Sometimes I enjoy reading some books, but they are mainly in the category of saving the earth or relationships with God. I enjoy reading things I can relate to what I am doing with my life and what things that I can compare to things that I do. Even till this day, I think I can still recite Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

5. Why do you think that the availability of television and cable hasn't substantially decreased the number of new book titles available each year? What do books offer that television doesn't?

I think that that availability of television and cable hasn't not decreased the number of new book titles because some feelings and emotions can not be expressed as clearly and characters cannot be developed as well in movies as they can in books. Books offer a time that readers can jump into what they are reading and get to know the characters of the book. This enables something that is not available in the movies that are made from these books. Books are something that you can hold in your hand, and some people like me are a feeling learner and learn more with what they hold in the hands and can touch. Obviously television and the actors in movies including the pictures cannot be held in your hands which would puzzle minds.

6. Would you read a book on an iPod or a Kindle? Why or why not?

I would not read a book on a iPod or anything hand held because it would not be nice to my eyes and more than likely would make me partially sick. I would though enjoy listening to a book off of my iPod and following along with the words in an actually book. I do know some children that are able to read while riding in a car, have something like this. They have a audio book reading to them while they are following along with the words on a iPod like item.

Questioning the Media Chapter 9

1. What are your earliest recollections of magazines? Which magazines do you read regularly today? Why?

The only magazine that I really remember reading as a child would be Highlights, but I really did not enjoy reading so that would probably be why I do not really remember many. Now I enjoy reading Simply Life, Our State, Home Improvements and What God likes about you!

4. If you were the marketing director of your favorite magazine, how would you increase circulation?

If I was the marketing director of your favorite magazine I would be super excited and I think one way that I would increase circulation is make sure people knew when was in it, and how that would help readers and interest readers. Our State is a magazine that I would love to be the marketing director of, because I believe that it is something that everyone living in North Carolina should have and should read. Believing this I would do my best to show all North Carolinians that this is the one and only magazine that they should subscribe to get all the current and learn things about their state.

7. Do you think Internet will eventually displace magazines? Why or why not?

Yes, I do think that eventually magazines will replace magazines because already children in this generation are not familiar with looking at a magazine and are not entertained. They are more interested in what is on the internet or of course the television. I am amazed without how may magazines are circulated though, but it is amazes me that enough people buy them for them to continue making magazines. The only way that the Internet may not take over magazines is that for some it is nice to have what they are reading in their hands, and that is how some people would rather read. I am someone that I would rather have my material that I am reading in front of me in my hands, instead of on a computer screen.

Questioning the Media Chapter 8

2. Why do you think people are not reading U.S. daily newspapers as frequently as they once did? Why is newspaper readership going up in other countries?

I think people are not reading the US daily newspapers as much, because it is quicker for readers to find in online and in there comfort. It also does not cost anything. I believe that newspaper readership is going up in other countries because they want to be involved with what is going on in America. The US daily newspapers feature stories that come from all around the earth, they are global. For foreigns to read one paper that has information about all the countries, entertains them. For the US it is simply just another thing to buy and sit down and read.

3. Discuss whether newspaper chains are ultimately good or bad for the future of journalism.

Newspaper chains are good for the future of journalism because it allows a place for journalists to write to the public, and reach the older generation of the period. But eventually newspapers are not going to benefit journalist because there is a limit on how much you can write and what you have to write on depending the newspaper you are writing for. With my generation, and generations behind us, have grown up with technology, and have lost the importance of looking at a newspaper. It is easier and more convenient to us to have newspapers online or news online. It is quicker for us to get the more recent news and not have to wait to the next day to learn about something or even wait a week. So if the future that we are talking about is in the next three of fours years then it is not going to hurt, but if it is decades to come then newspaper chains are going to be left behind and begin to be bad for journalism.

5. Will bogs and other Internet services eventually replace newspapers? Explain your response.

Yes, I think that Internet services eventually will replace newspapers because there is no limit on how long a article can be. Blogs are becoming more and more popular and having a big impact on readers. It has an easy access for readers being able to have the internet just about anywhere with many ways to access it. Young adults and teenagers are losing touch with the news and does not know what is going on in the world. Having blogs and internet newspapers available young readers are drawn to hearing the news.

Questioning the Media Chapter 7

2. Do you remember seeing a movie you were not allowed to see? Discuss the experience.

When I was in early middle school, I was always told to not go to any R rated movies. One night I spent over at a friends house, and her boy friend and his parents invited her, I got stuck tagging along to go. We went to see Blade Trinity. I was frightened and had bad dreams for days. It was not like I went and my mother had told me not to. I went because my friend was going and I did not want to stay by myself. I have only seen two rated R movies, and yes that is kind of weird because I am in college but it is just a choice I have made.

3. How often do yo go to movie theaters today? How often do you play DVD's on a television at home, or watch movies on a computer? Which experience for you prefer and why?

I do not go to the movies now as much as I did when I was younger but I think that is because of how much the price has gone up. It is incredible how much it is now to go see a movie, it is around eight dollars here but up in Connecticut where my cousin lives it is ten dollars and fifty cents, that is ridiculous. As a student in college I do not watch that many movies or that much television but when I do it is calming. I watch about one to two videos a week on the television or on my computer. When I am home for vacation or the weekend I tend to watch more movies with my mom and dad, just because it is some time to be together. I think even though it is nice to go out to the movies, I enjoy it more sitting at home in my own comfort watching any movie of my choice.

5. Look at the international film box-office statics in the latest issue of Variety magazine. Not which films are the most popular worldwide. What do you think about the significant role U.S. movies play in global culture? Should their role be less significant? Explain your answer.

When looking at the movie listing I think a lot of the movies have US impact. From most popular to not as much, only the top 7 it is as follows: Shutter Island, Avatar, Valentine's Day, The Wolfman, Percy Jackson & the Olympics: Lightening, Dear John, and number seven Crazy Heart. I am familiar with Avatar, Valentine's Day and Dear John and those are impacted on by the US because it is traditional situations that take place in the United States.

Questioning the Media Chapter 6

1. How many cable channels do you watch regularly? What programs do you watch? What attracts you to a certain channel?

The only cable channel that I normally watch is ABC family, for some enjoyable shows. When I am at home with my family, I watch the golf channel with my dad, and some of the talk show channels with with Mom. I enjoy watching ABC family because there are shows that I do not have to think about what is going on intensely, but rather just enjoying a show that is laid back. More that likely the shows that I watch, are more than likely not watched by many college students, but I enjoy watching them. In my dorm room, the television stays off most of the time, unless I just want to curl up in my bed and watch something.

5. Do you think DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellite) is an equal competitor to cable? Why or why not?

I do not think that the Digital Broadcasting Satellite is an equal competitor to cable because cable had its own strong time at one point. And now it is Digital Satellites turn to be the big and new thing. Cable television was invented and was the new intervention and everyone enjoyed it, but then as time rolled around other inventors learned how to have digital satellites project television shows to individual homes. As I was growing up I remember having cable television and now as I have gotten older it is all digital satellites.

6. Some critics argue that citizens no longer participate in traditional neighborhood activities and that cable has played a role in fragmenting society, keeping us in our homes. Do you agree or disagree? What has cable done well, and in what ways has it adversely affected society?

I do think that cable and digital television shows have played a big role in traditional neighborhood activities. The television is keeping people inside and are coming less active. I think it is a bad thing, and that there should be a time during every day that the television does not run any time of television shows. It should be a time that families, parents, children, neighborhoods, and such join together to be active and do something that does not include sitting in front of a television screen and watching a show or movie. Cable and digital has hurt the population and taught children and young adults that you do not have to be active to look good, you can also just not eat, which is extremely unhealthy. I believe that the television has hurt the citizens and I am pretty sure that is why I do not watch much television.

Questioning the Media Chapter 5

1. Describe your earliest memories of watching television. What was your favorite show? Which, if any, shows did your family watch together? Were there shows that you were not allowed to watch? Which ones and why?

As a young child, I do not remember watching much television. I grew up watching mainly videos. But I do remember watching Barney in the mornings before my mom and dad took me to preschool, or before I went to the babysitters. I do not remember any shows that we watched as a family, but I assume, since I am a only child, that they watched whatever I watched with me. In our house hold, the only channels that were normally on, were PBS, or the golf channel. Barney was my best friend, well that is what I thought as a child. Like I said, I do not think I watched television that much, but I do remember that I was not aloud to watch Rugrats. To this day I do not like rugrats, and I am not completely sure why I wasn't aloud. But I am pretty sure that it was because of their behavior and how they talked. I do watch a lot more television that I did when I was little, these days, but as people get older that is what happens.

2. How much television to you watch today? Which programs do you try to watch regularly? What attracts you to your favorite program(s)?

Today I watch television a lot of times just to have noise going on, or something for my brain not to think about. I do enjoy watching some shows on ABC family, and my all time favorite America's Funniest home videos. I enjoy watching this show any day when I just need some good laughs, and some thing to be glad that hasn't happened to me. I also watch Secret Life of an American Teenager, and I am not completely sure what grabs my attention with this show, but I think it is just attention grabbing to me. I have a television in my dorm room, but normally the only time that is on, is when we are watching a movie or when we just feel lazy and wish to think about nothing.

3. If you were a network television executive, what changed would you try to make in the programs that American watches?

If I was a network television executive, I am not sure that there are any big things that I would change, but I do think that shows that are on, when children are home should be more censored. Even though channels that children watch have shows that children can watch, but it is easy for them to turn channels and find other shows that are extremely inappropriate. This would be a very hard thing to do, but I think it would necessary to attempt so that we are not exposing children to the harmful things in life, so that we do not have children with anger and wanting to react to how the shows are.