1. I definitlely agree that the media presents each one of us with an image of what we should be, want to be, or strives to be within our society. Some people desperately try to find themselves and they depend on the media to provide them with templates of people to emulate because of their lack of imagination and self worth.
2. Some commercials entertain us so much, as the book said, it takes away from the original message. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc-Ek-eIRxk&feature=PlayList&p=A1F05FBA4D0BEDA9&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=41 In some circumstances this is a good thing, but as it may be a great commerical and is remembered for its "awesomeness", but i would have to agree that if the product is not the prominent focus and made aware at all times within the commerical, it is difficult to determine if you are watching a movie or a commerical.
3. I agree mostly with the comments in the book regarding sex and americans. We use sex to sell sell sell and sometimes the sexual inserts arent even necessary. We manipulate the audience by drawing their (Men) attention to the screen in order to promote our products...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKQEpzJTUio Do they even remember what it is that was being advertised or are they just watching because of the sexual overtures. Sex sells and we all know it. Do advertisers go overboard at times.... perhaps but they get your attention.
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