With the death of legend, Andy Irons, caused by a mixture of cocaine and meth in his system has pushed the judgment between drugs and surfing even more. What many don’t understand is that back in the old days everyone did drugs, no one cared or said anything if you used, everyone just thought that as long as you can surf you’ll make it big in the world. Now things have changed, the islands have modernized and kids in Hawaii are more exposed to the results of drug addiction and how it can ruin a person’s future and life but still choose to do it. North shore resident professional surfer, Pancho Sullivan, states that “they know drugs have taken the lives of great surfers and ruined the lives of countless others. Drug use has been rampant in the surf culture and I think that there is just a greater awareness in general of how quickly you can lose everything in your life if you go down that path” (The…
In the show Jersey Shore there are many different specific reasons why critics disliked the show. One reason of the reasons why the show was judged before it aired was because of the way the trailer made it seem foreshadowed it was going to be a bad influence to a younger crowd. The trailer looked as if it was only for a certain age range and this was difficult because even though the television blurts out the curses you cannot restrict an age limit for a tv show and what viewers and see. However there are certain topics you cannot just blurt out. The characters in the show openly talk about sexual intercourse as if they were being paid to talk about it. They even have a designated room called the “smush room” where come home from a night of partying, bring back a stranger and sleep in this room.…
In the article “Getting Real With Reality TV” published in the 5th edition of Perspectives on Contemporary Issues, author Cynthia M. Frisby argues that the reason that reality TV stays so popular is because of the audiences media gratification from social comparisons in the mass media.…
Americans have become so obsessed with celebrity culture that illicit drug use in film uses that to often portray it as glitzy and glamorous. Drug use is frequently characterized in the fashion of how it actually ensues on the street, or in whatever venue it occurs. This use of drugs has been depicted as both tempting and alluring, as well as, disgusting and corrupt. The film industry has taken this taboo and shown the highs and lows of drug use.…
In her article “Getting Real with Reality TV,” the author Cynthia Frisby highlights the facts of reality TV shows that has an enormous impact on viewers in America, by showing evidence that indicates the health of her words about how reality TV influence on the community(2004). The author talks about the methods in how reality TV grabs the attention of people. In describing this, she majorly concentrates on how reality TV shows are most popular television programs that creates a deep effect on people, which makes them compare their self-values with star show characters to aim for a new goal and obtain a bright future. Through her effective use of organization, content, and tone the author has been able to bring great views of reality TV that…
This episode of intervention was about Melissa and her drug addiction and abuse. Melissa is a single mom who is 32 years old. She first started her drug habits at the age of 16 when she tried marijuana for the first time. Eventually when her drug of choice didn’t do it enough for her she went to newer drugs to get a better and new type of high. When Melissa was pregnant she stayed sober.…
It can be a very emotional experience for some viewers, and can also be a reminder to all viewers to remain sober and pursue a healthy lifestyle.…
“Gym, Tanning, Laundry”, these three words have become increasingly popular among teenagers because of MTV’s hit reality television show, Jersey Shore. Television shows and their stars can become very influential to many of their viewers. Many of these viewers strive to be like these stars and mimic their style and attitude, in hopes of living the same careless lifestyle that has made these stars known around the world. Unfortunately, these television shows don’t always portray certain aspects of life realistically, and therefore send a false message that can be very deceiving. Studies show that television shows tend to follow several popular trends that do indeed portray the wrong reality.…
Television networks are providing more dramatic, hilarious, and shocking content. Based on what is socially acceptable, and entertaining Reality TV fits the standards. Cynthia M. Frisby describes Reality TV as cameras following “real life” people around showing their everyday schedules making it into a television show. She then explains that people attract to Reality TV, because…
Shows like Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Bachelor and The Real Housewives have been taking the country by storm with the unscripted, outrageously unpredictable stories of ordinary people from around the country.Americans spend 33% of their free time watching television and 67% of the shows are reality television(Reality Television:a Shocking Statistic).The average American watches five hours of television a day, that means they spend three and a half hours a day watching reality television.This shows that reality television is affecting everyone's everyday lives.Reality television is harmful to our society because it promotes stereotypes,it leaves a lasting impression on young susceptible minds,and it is false advertising.…
Andrew and Mark head over to Dave’s huge mansion. They were going to party to reunite Largeman with his friends and to have fun. Also there were some girls in whom Dave does not know if they are legal or not. The scene starts with everyone just sitting on the couch in Dave’s house. Nobody really was interacting with anyone, just passing around a joint and smoking a bong. Dave pushes ecstasy onto Andrew’s hand insisting to eat it. Andrew looked a bit weary but gave into peer pressure. The group of friends started to play spin the bottle. This part of the scene consists of kissing each other and while all this is happening everyone, except Largeman, was still taking the pills. Andrew is so messed up on the drugs that he does not even know it is his turn for spin the bottle. He is completely blown away on the ecstasy pills. One of the girls at the party starts kissing Andrew and he eventually passes out. The next morning was a disaster. The house was trashed, and everyone looked like they were hit by a freight train. Largeman had “Balls” written across his forehead and was late for an important doctors appointment.…
We like to be able to go where we want, when we want, with whom we want… our “freedom!” However, Jersey Shore takes that to the very edge. Many people believe it to be unethical due to the “Hook-Ups” and “Partying.” Many people in today’s society do this without getting judged, but when the cast is doing it on national television; they’re going to get negative feedback!…
Hollywood celebrities, pro-athletes, and politicians come clean about their past experiences with drugs and the crazy activities involved with it. George Clooney states, “I’ve slept with too many women, done too many drugs and been to too many parties… I liked mushrooms. They were like easy acid. I did like blow, it would dress you up for a party.” He can still make 25 million per movie and it doesn’t affect…
was in and out of rehab several times, and finally came clean and stopped using.…
Reality television shows, explores how when people are placed under constant scrutiny their behaviour and the way they interact with other people changes. Most of the time they preform for the cameras and play a role that is not in their personality.…