Exit through the gift shop

Exit through the gift shop is a documentary about street artists better known as graffiti artists. Banksy is one of the most well known of these artists. Most of his art is very creative and dark. He also incorporates great messages in his art in a very creative way, however some may think the messages are inappropriate for all audiences to see. This is where some audiences appreciate all kinds of art, even street art, or there are others who don't find the purpose in street art and are very against it. I myself appreciate and have a lot of respect for art, but I also beleve that thwy should display their art in a legal way without vandalizing others property.

Debate

The side I choose was ads should be censored and I feel very strongly about it. Walking into class that day I didn't think the other side was going to have much to say to argue that ads shouldn't be censored because our side had so many valid points in my opinion, however they did make some good points. Although they made some good points it didn't seem to me that they ever crossed the point that ads are somewhat censored already and if there were no regulations at all it would cause a lot of chaos. Think about it...for an example; kids would see ads that are inappropriate for them to see on their favorite channels everyday and yes parents have somewhat control to what their children see on television and the web, but not enough. There are certain cables that allow you to block certain channels, but if there weren't any regulations on ads they would probably be displayed on every channel so what would be the solution...not let children watch T.V.?
I honestly found myself becoming really frustrated with the debate because it felt like we just kept going in a circle. I feel like that happened because the topic was too broad. Even though the debate was interesting and somewhat fun I still walked out with a headache. haha

Advertisements

To be honest I don't really pay attention to most ads on a daily basis, however it has seemed that the industry now a days is tending to use sex appeal a lot more than before as a way to sell their product or to get it noticed. This causes their ads to start to trickle in the pornographic catagory. Most ads are out there for anyone to see even small children and that is not ok. Small children should not be subdued to this kind of advertisment being so young in age, but if you live in a society where bilboards are everywhere how can you control it??? To extent there are some ways. although because advertisement through out the media has almost become a way of life in the world today it is incredibly difficult. So this is an aspect to where we choose, should ads be sensored or not?

Stereotypes

Stereotypes and labels are displayed everywhere one looks in today's society whether we choose to believe it or not. For example; blonde's are dumb, men are insensitive, Asians are bad drivers...ect. You have probably heard at least one of these through out your life, however does that make it true? It seems like the more we as people tend to hear something the more and more we believe it. I have even noticed myself falling into this trend at times. It's crazy because most of the time people are so blind to even realize they are doing it that it seems to have become such a natural thing is this world. But, I have to wonder...do we ever see people who think they have to be the way that specific stereotype portrays them to be? I don't know about you, but I feel like I have seen this before, where someone feels like that that is just the way they are suppose to be.

Evaluation for field day assignment

1. Does he show reason for his beliefs?

A) Yes, he does because he clearly states that he believes in fact for most things.

2. Does he show control of his mental activities?

A) To an extent. When i tried to steer him away from the topic he realized it, but did not try to stay on topic.

3. Is he focused on the topic?

A) For the most part he was, however when I purposely strayed away from the topic so did he.

4. Does he acknowledge what he doesn't know?

A) Yes, He admits to what he doesn't know.

5. Does he strive to understand what he is confused about?

A) Not all the time. He seems to get frustrated.

6. Is he willing to spend time to overcome his confusion?

A) Not for this particular topic, however I feel if he was more passionate about the topic he would.

7. Does he base judgements on evidence rather than personal preference?

A) YES

8. Does he revise his judgement when new evidence is presented?

A) Yes, it seemed I was able to persuade him to change his mind when it seemed I knew what I was talking about.

9. Is he willing to listen to others ideas/opinions?

A) Sometimes, if he is thinking too much and wanted to get out what he was thinking about he would cut me off like I wasn't even talking in the first place.