Introduction
Some social scientists have said we have created a cult of celebrity in our culture. The concept of celebrity has changed as mass media channels have grown and as entertainment business haschanged. In other words we had a different concept and type of celebrity in 1925 than we do today because media and entertainment business were different then. It used to be that someone became a celebrity for something they did that was noteworthy and important or for positive accomplishments that were considered praiseworthy. But now someone can become a celebrity just by getting enough media exposure—and not really do much of anything good or bad. Consider celebrity as you study the following brief clips.
Explore
Watch this trailer—-it raises a lot of good points to consider.
Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=176&v=xFuctZT-Nus
Watch this short clip of Elvis Presley and note how he handles the questions. Also note his response to the questions about image first serious then joking. Was Elvis living up to an image? Was Elvis Presley the world’s greatest Elvis Presley impersonator?
Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsGgfWCfw6w
Then watch the short clip of Barbara Walters interviewing the murderer of John Lennon. Note the killers chilling reason for the murder at the end of the clip when Walters asks him Why did you kill John Lennon? Would any of usknow who John Wilkes Booth was today if he hadn’t of killed Abraham Lincoln?
Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvVvmxBAR_0
Directions
Once you have studied the clips find a clip that relates to the concept of celebrity and provide a link to it in your post. It can be footage of a celebrity or something about celebrity in general. Recent reality show celebrities may also be useful or even the image of a celebrity (living or dead) such as a cartoon parody or an impersonator. Make sure you can use it to support and illustrate your ideas in the posts
Initial Post
Due: Wednesday by 11:59pm Eastern TimeRespond to the following based on what youve read and seen in the introduction sections. Using the class materials for the week in addition to the videos above respond to any of the following questions to frame your first discussion post but you do not have to address them all. Play around with your ideas and those of your classmates but make it constructive play.
Please make sure you have read al the instructions….. Thank You