Written Analyses 5
The topic I
chose to complete my written analyses on over the past weeks, is relating
YouTube to several different theories, ranging from formulas, stereotypes, and
the concept of heroes. The theory I was able to relate my topic the most, was
popular beliefs and myths. Being able to relate popular beliefs and myths to
YouTube makes perfect sense; people often believe that submitting a video could
lead to instant stardom, and the myth that if you are recognized by a talent
agent, could lead to a million dollar contract.
We have all
heard of people becoming famous overnight from submitting videos on YouTube,
what most people do not realize is that thousands of videos are uploaded every
day, and being noticed is far and few between. People often believe that
stardom can be achieved overnight, when in reality it does not happen so
easily. I found it interesting that website like YouTube and social media could
have such a huge impact on society. Society has a tendency to believe
everything on the internet, whether it is a commercial, reality video, or a
photo, we all want to believe what we see and hear. State Farm Insurance created
a commercial to remind everyone that what you see on the internet is not always
the truth!
Ernest I do agree that when you look at U tube it is about others. I base off of the hits you get from different people who visit their page. Like you said some people find fame from posting their talents. Talents and acts are very hard to put to fame because it is competitive and everyone does not always make it. Then you have the to consider that the stereotype is not always right.
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