Stereotypes?

Well for this installment I'm referring to the assignment I was given last week in my visual media class. We were given a topic on pictorial stereotypes and I thought to myself, "well let's see how many messy ads I can discover". The incredible thing about this is that you don't have to do much research to come across an ad that is that outlandish. You can very easily type "stereotypical ads" into the Google search bar, click images, and boom! Instant satisfaction

Take this one for example. Self explanatory, and low (and kind of funny). The name “Levy’s” most likely comes from the term “leavening”, which means to ferment or an agent that ferments such as yeast or something along those lines.

The next one I wanted to share was the album cover of Memphis’ very own blues and jazz singer/musician Junior Parker. What's interesting about these two ads/images when compared is the striking similarity between them.

In fact the Junior Parker image was created after the Levy's ad, so who knows, maybe it was influenced some how.

To tell you the truth, both of these images made me laugh. I do see the negative stereotypes and I am not imune to them at all, but sometimes you need a sense of humor. Hispanics, like myself, receive alot of guff from every part of today's stereotypical society. I guess what I'm saying is in the end, you have to take it in stride.

What? It can't be all fun and games can it? Or did you want another soccer blooper video?

Here's where I got my info (if you want to learn more about it):

Image courtesy of Poplicks.com

Definition of leavening by Dictionary.com

Junior Parker Info on Wikipedia

Life's a piece of...when you look at it...

So for my first blog, I decided to shed some light on what I'm trying to accomplish. I want to make it clear that this blog is not for me, but for you, the reader. This is strictly for entertainment and I hope it does entertain you.

That said, I gave this particular post a title that suits it completely (and trust me, it suits it completely). When you’re down, be optimistic (or not) and always “look on the bright side of life”. If life bites you in the bump, get up and bite it right back. And if not, then who cares, it’s only you in the end you have to satisfy right?!

I’ll leave this now on a lighter note with a video for your enjoyment which includes exactly what I’m talking about (or at least what Monty Python was many years ago).