I found this link while I was surfing on facebook (or creeping... whatever..) and I was disgusted by it. It's a video showing a McDonald's cheeseburger and fries that have been aged over three years. Your first reaction would probably be close to what mine was... that the food must be rotted, smelly, and full of mold. On the contrary, the food was almost completely unchanged...
The french fries were still golden, while potatoes aged only three months were browned, and rotten.
It's really got to be seen to be believed.
The thing is, no matter what, people will still continue to consume McDonald's food. The marketing behind the company cannot be compared-- there are even economic terms and ideas behind it: the "McDonaldization" of the world.
Nothing will be able to stop the beast, in my opinion. Even if their french fries can survive a nuclear holocaust.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
"music" or whatever you want to call it
I'm going to sound like my grandmother. Here it goes.
I'm really disgusted with a lot of the music out there today. And I know a majority of people aren't going to agree with me because they love Taylor Swift, and the Jonas Brothers, and Kesha (or is it Ke$ha?) Beiber fever, and whatever else has graced the top 20 chart in the past few years.
I'm just not a fan. I still view music as an art form-- and that doesn't mean there is no room for fun, dance music, or music that is funny (personally I love LMFAO); I just prefer to hear bands with soul, and talent getting the same recognition as those who spew out lines about cheating, and getting drunk.
Well I think music was meant to be art... right?
Seriously? "Don't be a little bitch with your chit chat- just show me where your dick at"??
I can't believe garbage like this is popular. And what's worse, is that my 11 year old cousin loves this stuff! What message is this sending to younger kids-- and young girls for that matter?
Oh. Exactly what it says. To party, get drunk, and be a slut. Cool.
I've always liked to find music before it goes mainstream-- and music that goes against the norm of today. Lately I've been listening to Mumford & Sons and The Black Keys. Both bands have a really cool and different sound to them; and they're lyrics are so.... lyrical. Which is something you don't get much on the radio today. I'm glad to see that Mumford & Sons is getting some popularity, and notoriety. I don't think any one person, or band is going to be able to help curb or stop the horrible trend of music today-- but I hope bands like these who are actually talented might be able to have some impact.
Here's some stuff to check out if you're willing:
Sigh No More- Mumford & Sons
After the Storm- Mumford & Sons
Little Lion Man- Mumford & Sons (this song is actually getting quite popular)
Tighten Up- The Black Keys
The Best of Times- Sage Francis
I'm really disgusted with a lot of the music out there today. And I know a majority of people aren't going to agree with me because they love Taylor Swift, and the Jonas Brothers, and Kesha (or is it Ke$ha?) Beiber fever, and whatever else has graced the top 20 chart in the past few years.
I'm just not a fan. I still view music as an art form-- and that doesn't mean there is no room for fun, dance music, or music that is funny (personally I love LMFAO); I just prefer to hear bands with soul, and talent getting the same recognition as those who spew out lines about cheating, and getting drunk.
Well I think music was meant to be art... right?
Seriously? "Don't be a little bitch with your chit chat- just show me where your dick at"??
I can't believe garbage like this is popular. And what's worse, is that my 11 year old cousin loves this stuff! What message is this sending to younger kids-- and young girls for that matter?
Oh. Exactly what it says. To party, get drunk, and be a slut. Cool.
I've always liked to find music before it goes mainstream-- and music that goes against the norm of today. Lately I've been listening to Mumford & Sons and The Black Keys. Both bands have a really cool and different sound to them; and they're lyrics are so.... lyrical. Which is something you don't get much on the radio today. I'm glad to see that Mumford & Sons is getting some popularity, and notoriety. I don't think any one person, or band is going to be able to help curb or stop the horrible trend of music today-- but I hope bands like these who are actually talented might be able to have some impact.
Here's some stuff to check out if you're willing:
Sigh No More- Mumford & Sons
After the Storm- Mumford & Sons
Little Lion Man- Mumford & Sons (this song is actually getting quite popular)
Tighten Up- The Black Keys
The Best of Times- Sage Francis
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Harry Potter (your dorkiness is showing...)
Ok, I have to admit. I am a huge fan of Harry Potter.
I have been ever since I was growing up and got the first book as a gift. I was nine years old at the time, and I really did grow up with the series, and the movies surrounding it. It's incredible when you think about what a book series did for an entire generation of kids, teens and adults alike-- it was a worldwide phenomenon. One that sparked not only an incredibly popular book series, and movie saga, but also spawned its own theme park (which I am personally dying to see). Not only that, but it became part of a culture in a lot of ways. There are many colleges and universities (ours included) that offer classes on Harry Potter-- looking at its influences, the idea of magic, and even the morality it can teach.
Personally, the book series had a lasting impact on me. It really influenced me as a kid to start writing-- something I continue to do today, and hope will become my career in the future (I'm currently applying to grad school for writing and publishing at Emerson). I think it would be an awesome thing if I could have just some of the influence in a young persons life as J.K Rowling did for me growing up.
So when I see radicals banning, and sometimes burning the Harry Potter books it really makes me angry. These people say that books regarding witchcraft are evil and that there are hidden anti-Christ messages throughout. The Harry Potter series was never meant to spread an anti-God, anti-Christ message, or anything of the sort. It was meant to send a positive message to a younger generation caught up with bad television shows, and too many video games. It helped spread a love of reading to millions, and has inspired many, like myself, to write as well.
This is old, but still funny to read... "The 12 Reasons Not to See Harry Potter":
http://www.crossroad.to/articles2/HP-Movie.htm
Fortunately the critics have moved on toward Twilight since the conclusion of the Harry Potter series. I have a lot to say on the Twilight "saga" but I might just save that for another blog entry =)
I have been ever since I was growing up and got the first book as a gift. I was nine years old at the time, and I really did grow up with the series, and the movies surrounding it. It's incredible when you think about what a book series did for an entire generation of kids, teens and adults alike-- it was a worldwide phenomenon. One that sparked not only an incredibly popular book series, and movie saga, but also spawned its own theme park (which I am personally dying to see). Not only that, but it became part of a culture in a lot of ways. There are many colleges and universities (ours included) that offer classes on Harry Potter-- looking at its influences, the idea of magic, and even the morality it can teach.
Personally, the book series had a lasting impact on me. It really influenced me as a kid to start writing-- something I continue to do today, and hope will become my career in the future (I'm currently applying to grad school for writing and publishing at Emerson). I think it would be an awesome thing if I could have just some of the influence in a young persons life as J.K Rowling did for me growing up.
So when I see radicals banning, and sometimes burning the Harry Potter books it really makes me angry. These people say that books regarding witchcraft are evil and that there are hidden anti-Christ messages throughout. The Harry Potter series was never meant to spread an anti-God, anti-Christ message, or anything of the sort. It was meant to send a positive message to a younger generation caught up with bad television shows, and too many video games. It helped spread a love of reading to millions, and has inspired many, like myself, to write as well.
This is old, but still funny to read... "The 12 Reasons Not to See Harry Potter":
http://www.crossroad.to/articles2/HP-Movie.htm
Fortunately the critics have moved on toward Twilight since the conclusion of the Harry Potter series. I have a lot to say on the Twilight "saga" but I might just save that for another blog entry =)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Quran Burning
I just have to add my two cents on this issue and then I'll be done.
I can't express how upsetting this whole event is to me, and how disrespectful and disgraceful Pastor Jones is to me. I myself am not a religious person, but I thought the point of many religions, never mind a "world outreach center", was to spread peace and love. However, this event will spread nothing but more hate and racism if it is carried out. What Jones did not anticipate was how widespread media coverage is today. He has been warned by US Military leaders who feel like the event will put the lives of our troops in danger.
Media coverage does not just affect our lives here in the United States. While pastor Jones is fully in his first amendment right to practice a hateful book burning, the troops over seas fighting for his right to do so are being put in danger. People need to be respectful; not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it can really impact the lives other.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/10/florida.quran.burning/index.html
I can't express how upsetting this whole event is to me, and how disrespectful and disgraceful Pastor Jones is to me. I myself am not a religious person, but I thought the point of many religions, never mind a "world outreach center", was to spread peace and love. However, this event will spread nothing but more hate and racism if it is carried out. What Jones did not anticipate was how widespread media coverage is today. He has been warned by US Military leaders who feel like the event will put the lives of our troops in danger.
Media coverage does not just affect our lives here in the United States. While pastor Jones is fully in his first amendment right to practice a hateful book burning, the troops over seas fighting for his right to do so are being put in danger. People need to be respectful; not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it can really impact the lives other.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/10/florida.quran.burning/index.html
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
9/11
While I do think 9/11 remembrances are important and necessary to the Americans who have lost their lives, or those who have lost loved ones, I find the day to still be overwhelming. The number of memorial services and montages, personal family stories, and movies is too much for me to take in-- and quite personally, I do not want to see the footage anymore. I think we can all agree that the scenes from that day have been burned in our memories forever, however regrettable that may be.
Moreover, I am disgusted with how certain 24-hour news channels decide to replay the actual coverage of the event from 2001. I believe it was C-SPAN that runs the live coverage of 9/11 each and every year-- running minute-to-minute coverage of what actually happened on that day. I think it is a sick exploitation of a horrific event that should not be objectified or glorified in anyway. There are millions of Americans who never wish to relive what happened that September morning, and while news channels do have an obligation to keep us "informed" and "up to date" they should still show some discretion when it comes to such a sensitive and heartbreaking event.
Moreover, I am disgusted with how certain 24-hour news channels decide to replay the actual coverage of the event from 2001. I believe it was C-SPAN that runs the live coverage of 9/11 each and every year-- running minute-to-minute coverage of what actually happened on that day. I think it is a sick exploitation of a horrific event that should not be objectified or glorified in anyway. There are millions of Americans who never wish to relive what happened that September morning, and while news channels do have an obligation to keep us "informed" and "up to date" they should still show some discretion when it comes to such a sensitive and heartbreaking event.
Friday, September 3, 2010
a brief introduction
Hi!
My name is Meghan and I am currently a senior at Bridgewater State University (which still sounds weird to say). This is the first online course I've taken while attending school here, but seeing as I would like to graduate on time in May and am three credits behind, I thought this would be a great way to make up ground and ensure graduation. Not really sure yet what we should be blogging here, but I figured an introduction would be an easy cop-out until I do =)
Hope everyone is avoiding the "hurricane" as best as possible
My name is Meghan and I am currently a senior at Bridgewater State University (which still sounds weird to say). This is the first online course I've taken while attending school here, but seeing as I would like to graduate on time in May and am three credits behind, I thought this would be a great way to make up ground and ensure graduation. Not really sure yet what we should be blogging here, but I figured an introduction would be an easy cop-out until I do =)
Hope everyone is avoiding the "hurricane" as best as possible
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