Tommy Xu

[Tommy Xu @HunterTbins]

@Hagar71777 I agree with all your statements and I think that the setting of a hot Brooklyn day also plays a huge roll as a metaphor for the escalating tensions and conflicts. The sweltering heat is almost oppressive like whats happening during that time.

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@r22_emily83061 I agree and it is sad how even now there is still a lot of racism in the city even after all this time.

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This goes back to what we are learning in class right now as it relates to the culture or the time and how this was a time of rebellion and social injustice.

[Tommy Xu @HunterTbins]

#MEDIA180SP1D04 My reaction of "Do the Right Thing" was that it was a very powerful film that makes you feel many different emotions. The director uses tools like cinematography to show vibrant colors and dynamic camera movements to capture the tensions of the neighborhood.

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"Do the Right Thing" is a reflection of the racial tensions and social injustices prevalent in late 1980s America. The film addresses issues of police brutality, gentrification, and cultural identity, which were particularly relevant at the time of its release.

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@kika_andreasova I agree and most of the time companies will give you a discount on your cart after you leave it there for a while which is another way they try to get you to finalize your purchase.

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This connects back to our in-class discussion on the working class as it shows a cheap and reliable way to better yourself.

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The target audience for this ad is probably people that have never been to the gym before and this looks like a nice incentive to go.

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@Shariar39 I agree that Lamborghini is targeted toward wealthier individuals but it can also be for little kids who see the ad and it will end up being their dream car in the future so they have something that they are working toward.

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@soulmortgage I agree that cable has disrupted our sense of community and it has also created more options for people to come together and choose different news stations that they want.

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@stanleychnn Wouldn't you say that since it is catering to niche interests cable television is actually creating a sense of community for those that didn't have it.

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The traditional broadcast network television was more conducive to drawing bonds. In an example in the textbook netflix marketed their shows to a global audience while in the past, certain shows were marketed toward a specific demographic. TV today would be more varied.

[Tommy Xu @HunterTbins]

#MEDIA180SP1D04 I don't think that cable has disrupted our sense of community because it has actually grown and created more sub-communities within the shows that people choose to watch. For example, rock and roll blurred the boundaries between high and low cultures.

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@ShanesLife3 Your point is valid, but don't you think it should be the parent's responsibility to see what their kids are looking at and to teach them about internet safety.

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@_anitaaaaa3 I agree with you on this. It also allows people with social anxiety or people who have trouble speaking in public to have their voices heard as well.

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An example would be the NAB lobbyist pushing for the FCC to loosen restrictions on radio stations. For the past 2 decades, the FCC has made it so that "fewer and fewer owners control more and more of the airwaves."

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The FCC should not be able to regulate the Internet the same way it regulated television because it would limit people's freedom of expression, and extensive regulations may lead to censorship either by the government or private companies.