Kwtk Social Model

Noise is the barrier between the receiver and understanding; hard to understand accents, faulty cellular service, and not-so background background noise are variants of noise that interfere with comprehension. In KUWTK, communication is often misconstrued due to voice tone or mannerless behaviour; which fits into to the type of catty drama narrative that reality tv shows thrive off of. The social model of communication fits well into this diva-esque television series. Throughout 14 seasons, the Kardashian clan molded their image using their family theatrics as a base. What makes the Social Model of Communication more effective than Shannon and Weaver’s model is that the former recognizes nuance, tone of voice, and the situational dynamics that make up social interaction. In the Kardashian empire, each family member deals with their own universe of ideas, philosophies, and behaviours that naturally conflict with their kin. A prime example
In order to grasp the connection between this interaction and the Social Model of Communication, we can view Kendall as the encoder (similar to the sender) and Kris as the receiver. As the two enjoy the outside weather, Kris asks Kendall if she is wearing her jeans; a simple question that should involve a simple answer. Kendall then responds, “You’re cute jeans.” (Yes, you’re). After a lengthy back and forth between the two, Kendall finally clarifies her message by stating, “You are cute jeans!” According to Gasher et al., “Words such as love and happiness, for example, can have very different meanings for different people” (13). To Kendall, this was a quirky response intended to inspire laughter; but to Kris, and everybody else in the English speaking world, this response brought forth