I chose to discuss this apple satire stating "there's an app for just about anything- iPray". This is an indirect satire because the language is communicated through characters (the picture of the iphone) and the satirical message isnt simply stated but is shown. It is more of a horatian because it does not directly attack or offend anyone, but rather lightly points out the issues and perception associated with the iphone and apple world. I personally respond to this message because I am bothered to a point of almost disgust by the rapid growth in technology and how much it takes over our world. I have a 13 year old cousin who literally spends over 12 hours a day on some type of technological advice. Her communication and interpersonal skills are lacking and I blame this fully on her exposure to technology and less exposure to face to face contact. This is a light way of saying that the applications have gotten so insane that you might as well have them for personal things such as praying.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
I chose to discuss this apple satire stating "there's an app for just about anything- iPray". This is an indirect satire because the language is communicated through characters (the picture of the iphone) and the satirical message isnt simply stated but is shown. It is more of a horatian because it does not directly attack or offend anyone, but rather lightly points out the issues and perception associated with the iphone and apple world. I personally respond to this message because I am bothered to a point of almost disgust by the rapid growth in technology and how much it takes over our world. I have a 13 year old cousin who literally spends over 12 hours a day on some type of technological advice. Her communication and interpersonal skills are lacking and I blame this fully on her exposure to technology and less exposure to face to face contact. This is a light way of saying that the applications have gotten so insane that you might as well have them for personal things such as praying.
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Journal 8 -Emily Conklin
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/countdown-with-keith-olbermann/805561/
Keith Olbermann is one of the most well-known news media broadcasters, notorious for his left-wing bias and borderline pretentious vocabulary; however, the SNL parody of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" has certainly helped to expand his popularity/infamy.
NBC's Saturday Night Live segment on Olbermann was intended to be light-hearted and fun, horation satire, relayed indirectly through the character of the anchor, such as his mannerisms and memorable phrases.
In this particular clip, Affleck over-uses and over-annunciates complicated words in order to show how Olbermann can use witty language to appear more intelligent than he is. The actor also exaggerates Olbermann's mannerisms like looking to different camera angels by spinning 360 in the desk chair. I would consider this to be farce because Olbermann himself does not actually spin full circle in his chair.