this is my last post. I've learned a lot in this class, mostly about chicano and indian representation in the media, something i hadn't thought much about before. and watching bambozzled was great fun too, along with the videos. I just loved saying to my friends, I'm watching 90's rap music videos for homework!
hope everyone else had fun too. <3!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
curry westerns
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dude, i'm almost done with my paper. and i will live to see another day!
I am thinking about submitting this puppy for an ATP grant. does anyone know if it is still too late to do this?
I'm writing on the "curry western", and what gets easternized in translation. I find it very interesting and could devote plenty of months of academia pouring over old bollywood and clint eastwood flicks. there is so much to write about!
Friday, December 11, 2009
a festivus for the rest of us!
for those of you who don't know, festivus is a time honored tradition, dating all the way back to 1997.
here are some of it's traditions:
feats of strength -- after the traditional festivus dinner, which usually involves meat and heavy drinking, a specially selected guest must try and pin the head of the table to the ground, wrestling style. festivus is not over until the feat of strength is competed.
the airing of grievances -- you go around, and let everyone know how they have disappointed you in the last year.
festivus pole -- instead of a christmas tree, a festivus pole is used. it is sturdy, and has no tinsel on it.
and, festivus is non denominational. all accepting, bonus.
here are some of it's traditions:
feats of strength -- after the traditional festivus dinner, which usually involves meat and heavy drinking, a specially selected guest must try and pin the head of the table to the ground, wrestling style. festivus is not over until the feat of strength is competed.
the airing of grievances -- you go around, and let everyone know how they have disappointed you in the last year.
festivus pole -- instead of a christmas tree, a festivus pole is used. it is sturdy, and has no tinsel on it.
and, festivus is non denominational. all accepting, bonus.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
black people love us dot com
You know what show I love?
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The first episode of this show ever centers around one of the main characters, Charlie, trying to prove he's not racist. He does this by bringing a black girl he just met to a coffee shop, to show off his tolerance level to the barista, and then asked the barista out on a date. Hilarity ensues.
I think this idiotic comedic blunder is addressing a common social problem, of white people showing off their anti-racist attitudes by trying too hard to get black people to like them.
please consult this website for another hilarious tongue in cheek example
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The first episode of this show ever centers around one of the main characters, Charlie, trying to prove he's not racist. He does this by bringing a black girl he just met to a coffee shop, to show off his tolerance level to the barista, and then asked the barista out on a date. Hilarity ensues.
I think this idiotic comedic blunder is addressing a common social problem, of white people showing off their anti-racist attitudes by trying too hard to get black people to like them.
please consult this website for another hilarious tongue in cheek example
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