Who did I just comment on?

This is not in order... Hee hee, my bad.

Sarah B.
http://mystique-rose.blogspot.com/2010/01/re-is-taxing-pop-really-solution-wow.html#comments

Alicia A.
http://toxicexpression.blogspot.com/2009/10/google-street-viewer.html#comments

Patricia R. (did i spell that right?)
http://patricia-mediaarts.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-is-lard-anyway.html#comments

Debbie L.
http://dreeebbie.blogspot.com/

Wayne.Y

http://blue-mward.blogspot.com/

Gabbie.S

http://gabrielasantosyay.blogspot.com/

*I'll post on more people's... later :)

Dove and Axe? Really?

Hey you! Yeah, you! Do you feel insecure about your looks? Feel like you could lose a few extra pounds? Or that you don't have those legs, or that flawless face? Why do you feel like this? Oh wait... it's because of the media! The media is showing girls (and guys) that they can't be the way they are now because of little flaws and imperfections. Having small flaws and imperfections make us who we are and what makes us who we are (sounds kinda cheesy...).
A lot of people know this photo right? The girl who gets re-modified? In my opinion she was pretty before. But when they had to re-vamp her and do all that make-up, cleaning, and photo shop, it was pretty horrific. Going through that and not moving or even eating for hours! Just sitting there while people destroy your skin. Pretty sad.


I'm really glad that Dove has been trying to create an impact in changing people's minds about the media. I think they had made an impact and hope that they will continue to do so. Not just small girls, or even teenagers but also older women too.

"Does beauty have an age limit?" is one of Dove's slogans. And one of my favorites. In my opinion nothing has a limit except our times here. Age, love, power, confidence, anything and everything has no limit. As long as you believe you can. Just like Dove is saying to all people.

Axe on the other hand... i kinda think that they're doing the same thing as Dove except for guys. Yeah they might be doing something bad-ish, but they are probably boosting guys self-esteem. Just like Dove is boosting girl's self-esteem.

Overall i think that Axe and Dove being of the same company is pretty understandable. Parents might not particularily care about it since they are doing a good thing while contradicting on the other hand. Anyway Axe and Dove both boost the self esteem of both girls and boys so i don't mind that they are of the same company.

Did they really say that?

A response to the first ad, I think it's sending a bad message to viewers yet it is an amusing photo. The ad is implying that girl's like the smell of chemicals and disgusting odours. And that they would follow them because of it. The reason why it's so amusing to me is because it is just like today's Axe commercial. Spray once and they'll follow you kind of thing.

Ummm, about the second ad... tapeworms do not seem like a good idea. I think that is a little disturbing. Yeah maybe tapeworms may be able to help you get rid of the fat, however how do u get the tapeworm back out of you? That's pretty dangerous and reckless in my opinion. Although I agree that fat should be banished.

The third ad is terrible in my opinion because when people see doctors smoking "camels" then people will think that it is ok to smoke, since they are doctors and knew the ropes of health. This ad is displaying bad intentions in people and should not even be there. This ad is not appropriate at all because they are encouraging people to smoke cigarettes when they themselves know it is wrong.

The fourth ad seems quite odd. They seem to like eating fat. Or imply that it is good to eat fat. I guess on one hand it is appropriate since it is a bit better than butter or margarine, but on the other hand lard is not that healthy either... Still this ad is not as bad as the other ads.

These ads right now suggest that it was ok to destroy your body back then. They are also saying that society back then is corrupted and messed up. I think this because why would they encourage dangerous and stupid things back then? These ads also show that they don't care about their body or that it might deteriorate.

Ads today and back then are not that different, in my opinion. Ads form the past and now are still trying to encourage us people to try bad things and destroy our body. Except in today's ads they use scientific jargon to lure people in.

Considering gender roles in these ads, for the fatty ads they only seem to be targeting girls not guys. And for the cigarette ad they seem to be mainly targeting guys. They're being sexist in my opinion mentioning that girls are the only one who would do that stupid stuff, and that guys are the main smokers and that girls would not.

Overall ads then and ads now imply harmful toxins and encourage us people to do it. Also that ads would say anything to get people to draw in and buy the products.

Here are a few other vintage ads.

I found an old Gillette ad that shows a baby using a shaver. Made me laugh and also realize that Gillette has been around for a real long time.

Also found a few cigarette ads like the other one.

I can see you too :)

Google Maps is creepy in my opinion...

It's good for finding your way across town or finding people's houses. To be able to see anything or anyone on the streets is kind of scary though. As long as stalkers know your house number or even street they can find you and actually see your house. Google Maps claims that they blur faces however some images aren't blurred as some people have claimed.

I went around different neighbourhoods and found my cousin and her friends walking on the sidewalk...

Fortunately their faces were blurred, then again it's still really creepy. I also went around my neighborhood and found a few of my neighbours outside. Their faces aren't shown since there backs are turned so i guess it's sufficient.

I don't know if blurring the faces and license plates fully protect the privacy concerns since people are still complaining that they are even there in the first place. I agree and disagree with their choice. I agree as I said on top because it can help you find people's houses easier and some photos on Google Maps is quite amusing. On the other hand though it's scary that the whole world is out there, visible on your computer. However people seem to accept the fact a little bit more that they might be on Google maps unsuspectingly. We will see later on, the progress of Google Maps.


Here are a few photos that seemed perplexing. To view top 5 google pictures go to: http://mashable.com/2007/05/31/top-15-google-street-view-sightings/
Only 6 over the speed limit.

Here's a girl doing a handstand on the streets.