Tom Brokaw explaining Canada

From this video people who don't already know learn that Canada is a loyal and caring country. Canada is a very helpful country and is always there for another country to lean on. Canada is a country you want on your side in a fight, it is very reliable. It is a country for immigrants from all over the world to come to. Canada and the U.S. have a very big trading relationship with each other.



The video pretty much sums up what Canada is like and how Canadians are. The stuff in this video is the type of stuff I would put in my own video like this. I would add the kinds of benefits that Canada has.



Canada and the U.S.



Similarities - Countries for immigrants to come to, stock trades, brave fighters, freedom



Differences - Canada is big for producing oil, the U.S. is a big place for Canadian tourists, health care, education

Movie Genres

3 other genres


- Drama

- Romance, "chick flicks"

- Love, confusion, happiness, boy-girl, sad, happy



- Action

- Detective, fantasy

- Energetic, always something happening, hero/villian, fights,



- Comedy

- Teens, buddies

- Laughter, usually some idiots, immature,

People in the Media and Pop Culture Questions

Question 2.



Bunnyhugs and skinny jeans

One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl

House and Grey's Anatomy

Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus

Harry Potter and the Twilight Saga

American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance

Facebook and Myspace

Survivor and the Amazing Race

The internet and video games

Looks and body image


People in the media today feel they have to watch what is popular or do what is popular to feel "in". Lots of people obsess over how they look, what their body is like, what clothes they wear, what shows they watch, what music they listen to, etc. Someone may hope that if they wear the clothes considered "in", they may become popular or noticed. These people want attention so they follow a trend.

Discussion Questions About Me and the Media

What aspects life and what lifestyles are not represented in the mass media today? Why do you think that is? Stuff life Religion, politics, beliefs, etc are not represented much, possibly because they are more "touchy" subjects and some people may take something you say the wrong way. These are some topics that have to be discussed somewhat carefully to avoid offending someone. Mediums such as TV or magazines probably don't discuss these because they don't want to offend a reader or viewer and stop them from paying attention to say that specific show or magazine.



Explain how you think people can be influenced, both positively and negatively, by advertising.

How someone dresses, acts, feels, etc. may be caused by the media. The media may influence someone to wear certain clothes because they are what is considered "in". A girl may not feel good about herself because she doesn't think she's as pretty or skinny as what the media says she should be. Ads about drinking or smoking may make someone want to drink or smoke to feel cool. The media doesn't always have negative affects though. Someone may feel good about themself thanks to the media or may choose not to drink or smoke when seeing the effects on tv or an ad.

The Difference Between Me and My Generation

For me, the media doesn't have much influence. My clothes, music taste, movie/TV show likes and dislikes, or opinion aren't based on the media, they're based on what I do and don't like. The way I feel, think, act or relate to things are based on my own opinion, not based on what the media tells me. I do read magazines once in a while but I don't base who I am on the people in them. The media does influence me some ways. I sometimes feel more encouraged to do something like going green when I see lots of other people doing it. I think lots of people are affected by the media, good ways and bad ways. For example, many people feel pressured to be a certain size or to look what may be considered beautiful. Lots of people feel they have to act, dress and/or look like the people on TV or in magazines. Some people drink, smoke or do drugs to act cool or lose weight to look skinny, but it's not the safest path for people to choose. There are also people who are just happy to be who they are without the media telling them what to do. I am glad to say the media doesn't affect me negatively.