Written Analysis
Assignment 2-1
The pop culture I have chosen is Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart can be traced back to the 1940’s when a man name Sam Walton open a store named Walton five and dime in Bentonville, Arkansas. In Bentonville, Arkansas is where everything begin.
I love how they changed the store so that when ever you go to a Wal-Mart you can get everything you need at one store. People have always said that you can’t go in Wal-Mart and look around or go and pick up one thing because you will always come out with 2 or 3 bags in your hand.
Some people say that Wal-Mart is too crowded, it does be crowded but that is because it has so much to offer. Usely when you can’t find something you can go to Wal-Mart and there it is or even when doing a price check there is a change that you might be able to find it cheaper at
Wal-Mart. This store has just about everything you need and more and the prices are reasonable. I have never heard anything negative about these stores although there are problem some people that don’t like Wal-Mart.
I read that they don’t like the way they check your receipts but that is because of everything that is going on. There is so much crime these days that you have to do things like check your receipts, and check your bags. Thieves are smart nowadays that you have to stay one step ahead of them.
I love Wal-Mart and thank Mr. Sam Walton for open the first Wal-Mart.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Assignment 2-2 Icon Analysis
Assignment 2-2
Icon Analysis
Icon Analysis
The three icons I chosen is reality television show America’s Next Top Model, the game of the 80’s Pac man, and the cell phone.
America’s Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show was created and hosted by a Tyra Banks which was a very famous model and also has a successful talk show. I really enjoy watching this show just to see what kind of photos the girls will be taking. This show gives girls a chance to see if they got what it take to be a model and also puts them on the right track to modeling and other careers. My daughter started me watching it, it was the episode that Eva was on and won and every since then I have been watching America’s Next Top Model.
America’s Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show was created and hosted by a Tyra Banks which was a very famous model and also has a successful talk show. I really enjoy watching this show just to see what kind of photos the girls will be taking. This show gives girls a chance to see if they got what it take to be a model and also puts them on the right track to modeling and other careers. My daughter started me watching it, it was the episode that Eva was on and won and every since then I have been watching America’s Next Top Model.
My next icon is Pac Man. That was the game in the 80’s. I remember on a Friday night after every home basketball game everyone would go to a store that had the game and we would play for hours. It would be quarter’s line up to play the winner. A couple of years back someone came out with Pac man game you hook up to your TV and of course as soon as I heard about it I went and bought it. My children love play Pac man, my children love playing Pac man too.
Cell phones are something people just can’t do with out. You will see just about everyone with a cell phone. I think that cell phones are one thing that everyone would need sometime or another. I remember when I was working nights at the hospital and I had a flat tire, it was like about 2 am and I was on a long dark road. I was so glad I had a cell; I was able to call th
e police to come and help me change my tire. If I didn’t have a cell phone I would have had to just sit there and hope someone nice that I could trust come and help. Cell phones are something that we all will need at sometime or another.
e police to come and help me change my tire. If I didn’t have a cell phone I would have had to just sit there and hope someone nice that I could trust come and help. Cell phones are something that we all will need at sometime or another. 
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Weekly Written Anaylsis 1 Assignment 1-4
Weekly Written Analysis 1
Assignment 1-4
Ella Peguese
The current pop culture that I have chosen is the Nintendo Wii. It has come and took the world by storm. Everyone is talking about the Nintendo Wii and all the different games and every thing it offers. Even though it may cost a pretty penny, there is still a big demand for this game. I once heard about doctors using the Nintendo Wii in physical therapy, I think that would be great, having fun while getting well.
Some of the opinion that I have heard people say is that it is actually the most amazing thing ever. Adults have really taken to this game. It is not a game just for kids or teenagers; it is for the whole family. It is something that a family could enjoy. You would use to hear parents say they are buying a game for there son but now it is not like that. I was in Wal-Mart and heard a parent say that she was buying the Nintendo Wii for herself.
Instead of just having games for fun it also has fitness that a lot of people are getting into. I read where they was saying that kids playing the video games don’t get enough exercise, but not with the Wii. Because of how you have to play the game kids and adult get enough exercise and more. On the web site www.gonintedo.com it said, at the Sedgebrook retirement community in Lincolnshire, where the average age is 77, something unexpected has been transpiring since Christmas. The residents, most of who have never picked up a video game controller in their life, suddenly can’t put the things down. One lady said, “I’ve never been into video games,” said 72-year-old Flora Dierbach last week as her husband took a twirl with the Nintendo Wii’s bowling game. “But this is addictive.”
I think that the Nintendo Wii is a great game. I have not heard anything negative even though it probably is some negative responses out about the Wii, but all-n-all I think it is a good game for the family to play and spend time with each other.
Assignment 1-4
Ella Peguese
The current pop culture that I have chosen is the Nintendo Wii. It has come and took the world by storm. Everyone is talking about the Nintendo Wii and all the different games and every thing it offers. Even though it may cost a pretty penny, there is still a big demand for this game. I once heard about doctors using the Nintendo Wii in physical therapy, I think that would be great, having fun while getting well.
Some of the opinion that I have heard people say is that it is actually the most amazing thing ever. Adults have really taken to this game. It is not a game just for kids or teenagers; it is for the whole family. It is something that a family could enjoy. You would use to hear parents say they are buying a game for there son but now it is not like that. I was in Wal-Mart and heard a parent say that she was buying the Nintendo Wii for herself.
Instead of just having games for fun it also has fitness that a lot of people are getting into. I read where they was saying that kids playing the video games don’t get enough exercise, but not with the Wii. Because of how you have to play the game kids and adult get enough exercise and more. On the web site www.gonintedo.com it said, at the Sedgebrook retirement community in Lincolnshire, where the average age is 77, something unexpected has been transpiring since Christmas. The residents, most of who have never picked up a video game controller in their life, suddenly can’t put the things down. One lady said, “I’ve never been into video games,” said 72-year-old Flora Dierbach last week as her husband took a twirl with the Nintendo Wii’s bowling game. “But this is addictive.”
I think that the Nintendo Wii is a great game. I have not heard anything negative even though it probably is some negative responses out about the Wii, but all-n-all I think it is a good game for the family to play and spend time with each other.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Popular Culture
What is popular culture, and what does it mean to you?
Popular culture is deemed as what is popular within the social context, that of which is most strongly represented by what is perceived to be popularly accepted among society. To me it means what is popluar at that time, whatever the society is buying, watching, or doing. Popular cultures changes from time to time. Something could be in this minutes but not the next minute.
Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant to you in a business environmnent and in your present and future career?
Because that is how your business is going to make money. You have to understand what society is needing and what they will buy, watch, or listen to. With everything that is going to something could be in today and not in tomorrow.
What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture? And why would you choose it?
I would choose the Nintendo Wii. I chose this because it is something that everyone can enjoy not only that but I have heard that it is also being used for physical thearpy. So I think that is a good pop culture.
Popular culture is deemed as what is popular within the social context, that of which is most strongly represented by what is perceived to be popularly accepted among society. To me it means what is popluar at that time, whatever the society is buying, watching, or doing. Popular cultures changes from time to time. Something could be in this minutes but not the next minute.
Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant to you in a business environmnent and in your present and future career?
Because that is how your business is going to make money. You have to understand what society is needing and what they will buy, watch, or listen to. With everything that is going to something could be in today and not in tomorrow.
What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture? And why would you choose it?
I would choose the Nintendo Wii. I chose this because it is something that everyone can enjoy not only that but I have heard that it is also being used for physical thearpy. So I think that is a good pop culture.
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