Wednesday, September 24, 2008

What is "Hot" and who's hot?

Being hot means that the intended subject is aesthetically pleasing. Their facial features and their bodies are the main contributing factors and must meet a particular standard in the observer's mind. Years ago, hot meant that you were ready for sexual activity. Some female examples include: Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendez, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Maria Sharapova.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Palin & Clinton SNL Opener

In order to fully comprehend and enjoy the SNL tribute to Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, you must be aware of several factors. You must actually know whom the actresses are portraying. Hillary Clinton was attempting to run as the Democratic Presidential nominee. You have to know where Palin came from. (Alaska) You have to have heard of some controversy surrounding both ladies and popular culture.

Monday, September 15, 2008

If I were a Woman...

If I were a woman for just one day, I would probably complain more and not feel bad about it. I would drive horribly and get away with it. I would intentionally cut people in line and get away with it. I would dress like crap and get away with it. I would ask my parents for more in aspirations of getting more from them. I would be able to physically harm my sister if need be. I would give people I don't like dirty looks and be mad at my significant other for really no apparent reason. I would make up all kinds of excuses for being late to class and work such as: "I'm hormonal!", "Its that time of the month.", or just cry extremely loud in public to embarrass whoever I was with. Ah, the joys of womanhood.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Rhetoric Scavenger Hunt

In this image, we find a vanity license plate with the words, "YHWH IS," inscribed on the surface. This inscription, lacking vowels in order to convey the entire message, means Yahweh is or "God is." I actually had the opportunity to interview the driver of the vehicle and he granted me permission to snap the photograph. He said this message is his personal response to individuals who say or believe that God is dead. His sarcastic rebuttal is that Yahweh is dead, meaning the Old Testament traditions and cultures have faded away, as the gospel and what some Christians refer to as the "Grace Period," is what we're living in today. This statement is attempting to inform people that God isn't necessarily dead, but just doesn't require sacrificial or seemingly unorthodox tasks with a degree of humor. This image uses pathos by utilizing humor to inform us about religious history. Religion and spirituality is often reduced by some as a simple emotional experience. The text, in my opinion, is not rhetorically effective simply because the intended audience may not necessarily acknowledge the question required to understand his answer.