Friday, December 11, 2009
MTV and Jersey Shore
I'm not sure if anyone else has seen the ads for this show, but to me it showcases a blatant stereotype of people from New Jesrsey. The commercials show men and women who are quick to get angry and take way too much time concerned about their appearance. What is it that appeals us to not only allow but to enjoy watching negative stereotypes? I talked to some of my coworkers who watch the show, and they said that it was funny to watch because they consider their behavior ridiculous. As I have absolutely no inclination to ever watch something like this, I really don't understand the appeal of the show. Perhaps it is due to my education through this class (Television, Minorities and Cultural Diversity) where I know what how these negative stereotypes inhibit our society. So I pose the question: have any of you watched this show? Do you like it? Because I don't understand the appeal at all. To me, the concept is offensive and portrays a bad image of our society. However, I have never watched the show so if it the commercials portray something different from the true message than I am making an unfair assumption.
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I hate MTV but this show really caught me. I REALLY like it. It is so funny, only because these people are such ignorant jackasses. They are all concerned with their blowouts and muscles it is a hoot. I realize the show is somewhat scripted as MTV choose they people for a reason because they knew they were stupid and it would create drama. I find it hard to believe there are actually people that exist in the same world as I do that are like this. It is like they live in a completely different universe. These people and their "guido" culture, as they call it, totally give Italians a bad reputation.
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