I never thought about this, but I read a person's paper that talks about how Disney movies stereotype bad in there movies. After reading the paper I completely understand where she is coming from. Who would have ever thought that Disney would portray bad stereotypes.
Throughout her paper she talks about various movies and the characters that demonstrate the stereotype. She had some really good ones in there like the gorillas from Jungle Book talking like black people, the siamese cats in Lady in the Tramp actually having Asian features. She gives a lot of good points that demonstrate what she was saying.
Parents always think that if it's a cartoon or from Disney it has to be fine to watch. This could be very wrong because children learn things that influence their stereotyping at a very young age. I believe she said that children between 2 and 5 years of things like race and gender. It's amazing what you learn about things that seem so innocent that turn out to be very stereotypical.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Southpark and Stereotyping
The show South Park is very humorous, but one of the most controversial shows ever. It because of how they depict certain things like sex, violence, and the main thing they pick at stereotypes. The show in general picks on stereotypes, but the antagonizer is always Cartman.
I love the character of Cartman because he is very outspoken. He says pretty much what's on his mind all the time reguardless of who it offends. He is always stereotyping jews because Kyle is a jew. The stereotyping that gets put into this show range from jewish people to japanese people.
In the last few episodes that I have seen they have stereotyped Japanese, gays, and bikers. They don't really do it in a nice way either. They actually do it in the rudest way they possibly can. I can't believe the show has been able to keep going, but it does and I think its funny so that's good for me.
I love the character of Cartman because he is very outspoken. He says pretty much what's on his mind all the time reguardless of who it offends. He is always stereotyping jews because Kyle is a jew. The stereotyping that gets put into this show range from jewish people to japanese people.
In the last few episodes that I have seen they have stereotyped Japanese, gays, and bikers. They don't really do it in a nice way either. They actually do it in the rudest way they possibly can. I can't believe the show has been able to keep going, but it does and I think its funny so that's good for me.
Sex Stereotyping
I have never heard of this sex stereotyping until I read on the internet about this firefighter suing the fire department because of unfair treatment he was getting for being a trannsexual. I guess this case changed the face of sexual discrimination laws in the U.S. The case changed it from discrimination based on group membership to discrimination on nonstereotypical behavior.
I feel that this guy had every right to sue the fire department. It wasn't like he was bringing that aspect of his life into the work place. This is just another case of homophobia on the attack because they find it wrong.
I do think that if him being a trannsexual was affecting his performance at work then fire him. I highly doubt that was the case since it changed laws around. I feel that the fire department discriminated against him purely because they know of him being this. That is what is wrong and affecting the work place is all of them are doing this instead of there jobs like they should be doing.
I feel that this guy had every right to sue the fire department. It wasn't like he was bringing that aspect of his life into the work place. This is just another case of homophobia on the attack because they find it wrong.
I do think that if him being a trannsexual was affecting his performance at work then fire him. I highly doubt that was the case since it changed laws around. I feel that the fire department discriminated against him purely because they know of him being this. That is what is wrong and affecting the work place is all of them are doing this instead of there jobs like they should be doing.
Summary of the looks
The first look was the look that I had been for most of my life with a few alterations, so that would be the one that I was most comfortable in. I feel with this look that people when they first stare at you judge you as kind of a loser and don't really have much reguard for you. The people that have actually given me the time of day know that I am layed back and fun to be around if you just get past the looks.
The second look I didn't get much feed back besides the girl that I've never talked to talking to me. It was kinda disappointing, but at the same time I didn't get no looks like the first one so maybe thats what people perceive as normal. Either way this is the one that I felt least comfortable in because I feel like I'm something that I'm not.
The third was the best because that is the one that got good looks and got acused of stealing. I didn't realize who close to a girl I felt with straightening my hair pretty much every day and applying makeup. Surprisingly though I did actually like the look of this one because I like playing on peoples insecurities when it comes to that stuff and I felt fine in it.
The last one is the same as the second one because it didn't get much feedback. I believe that if I had pushed it even further and had things like the swastica on me then I would have got a different outcome. I don't have anything against other races though so that seemed a little unethical and scary to do. I did notice however that having a shaved head made other races kind of avoid eye contact with me which could be seen as maybe they thought that I could have been a white supremacist and they didn't want to find out.
The second look I didn't get much feed back besides the girl that I've never talked to talking to me. It was kinda disappointing, but at the same time I didn't get no looks like the first one so maybe thats what people perceive as normal. Either way this is the one that I felt least comfortable in because I feel like I'm something that I'm not.
The third was the best because that is the one that got good looks and got acused of stealing. I didn't realize who close to a girl I felt with straightening my hair pretty much every day and applying makeup. Surprisingly though I did actually like the look of this one because I like playing on peoples insecurities when it comes to that stuff and I felt fine in it.
The last one is the same as the second one because it didn't get much feedback. I believe that if I had pushed it even further and had things like the swastica on me then I would have got a different outcome. I don't have anything against other races though so that seemed a little unethical and scary to do. I did notice however that having a shaved head made other races kind of avoid eye contact with me which could be seen as maybe they thought that I could have been a white supremacist and they didn't want to find out.
The Last Transformation Home
Today I woke up pretty excited to see what people back home were going to say. I got all my things ready and waited for Katie. On the way back home we were talking about what people were going to think and how they were going to take it. She also addmitted to not wanting to shave my head, but it didn't look bad. She then turned around and said she likes my hair long.
When we first got back Katie wanted to see the reaction that I was going to get so she came in with me. My dad was the only one home yet again, but I think he was in shock when he first saw me because he didn't say anything. When he did finally speak he said didn't I know that I'm supposed to shave my head in the summer and grow it out in the winter.
Next stop was my mom's work. I was really intrigued to see how she was going to take it. I didn't get to see her very first face, but Katie said that her mouth just dropped when I passed the window. She asked what I was this week a skinhead. I told her that's exactly what I was this week. I then went on to tell her about the quest I was doing. She was relieved that last week was a quest because she was a little worried about me. I hung out for a little bit and people kept coming in asking if I had lost a bet.
I then went home to show my sister what I had done. When I walked into the living room her face had a look of discust on it. I went and sat next to her and she told me to get away because I was just as creepy now as last week.
The next day I went to Wal Mart in Denison with my mom. I was curious to see how I would be looked at since Denison is dominantly Mexicans. As I walked through Wal Mart I noticed how the Mexican people just avoided staring at me. Later that night I went out with Justin to a little get together with some of our friends still in high school. When I walked up I told my friend Steven to bite the curb and he replied that I did look like someone that would do that. Then my friend Brandon came up and said I needed to lace up red shoe strings and wear shorts then I'd be more skinhead. When I walked down in the basement I over heard another friend Jackie ask who that was and then say that it was me. Later on an actual classmate came down and gave me a funny look and asked what I did this for. I told him it was for a class and that's how it died.
When we first got back Katie wanted to see the reaction that I was going to get so she came in with me. My dad was the only one home yet again, but I think he was in shock when he first saw me because he didn't say anything. When he did finally speak he said didn't I know that I'm supposed to shave my head in the summer and grow it out in the winter.
Next stop was my mom's work. I was really intrigued to see how she was going to take it. I didn't get to see her very first face, but Katie said that her mouth just dropped when I passed the window. She asked what I was this week a skinhead. I told her that's exactly what I was this week. I then went on to tell her about the quest I was doing. She was relieved that last week was a quest because she was a little worried about me. I hung out for a little bit and people kept coming in asking if I had lost a bet.
I then went home to show my sister what I had done. When I walked into the living room her face had a look of discust on it. I went and sat next to her and she told me to get away because I was just as creepy now as last week.
The next day I went to Wal Mart in Denison with my mom. I was curious to see how I would be looked at since Denison is dominantly Mexicans. As I walked through Wal Mart I noticed how the Mexican people just avoided staring at me. Later that night I went out with Justin to a little get together with some of our friends still in high school. When I walked up I told my friend Steven to bite the curb and he replied that I did look like someone that would do that. Then my friend Brandon came up and said I needed to lace up red shoe strings and wear shorts then I'd be more skinhead. When I walked down in the basement I over heard another friend Jackie ask who that was and then say that it was me. Later on an actual classmate came down and gave me a funny look and asked what I did this for. I told him it was for a class and that's how it died.
Day 22
Today I woke up and realized that my ears were freezing. Right then I thought man this was a bad idea, but then thought that it wasn't that bad and my hair will grow back. I went and showered to jump start my day. When I got out I got out the boots that I have barely worn and busted out the plain white tees. When Katie got there we waited for class by watching tv.
When it was time to leave I walked outside for the first time without hair and it was a different feeling on my head. We jumped in her car and headed to class to see the response. When we walked in instead of taking double takes they just stared at me. I felt a little uncomfortable but I managed. No one really looked at me after that.
After class we went and got a bite to eat. I didn't get much response out of the place, but then again I didn't really figure it was anything new. I did however get a couple of glances out of people that were eating, but nothing significant.
When it was time to leave I walked outside for the first time without hair and it was a different feeling on my head. We jumped in her car and headed to class to see the response. When we walked in instead of taking double takes they just stared at me. I felt a little uncomfortable but I managed. No one really looked at me after that.
After class we went and got a bite to eat. I didn't get much response out of the place, but then again I didn't really figure it was anything new. I did however get a couple of glances out of people that were eating, but nothing significant.
Day 21
Today is the day that I make my final transformation. I was glad that the makeup part was over because taking the eyeliner off every night was becoming very tedious. On the way home Katie and I were talking about how People were talking this weekend about how I looked. When we got to my house I found my brothers hair clippers and it was go time.
Katie asked me if I was sure one last time. When I told her I was positive she knew it was time to cut. She tried to just cut but she thought my hair was to long so it wasn't cutting. She then started just cutting it down with scissors. After she cut it down she tried the trimmer again. When it didn't work this time she said that it must just be dull. I threw on a hat and we went to Wal Mart to get a new trimmer.
When we returned Katie went to town on my hair. After she thought it was done she told me to jump in the shower and wash off the hair to see if she needed to shave anymore. I went straight to the shower without looking in any mirrors and showered. When I got out I finally seen what I looked like with a shaved head, and to my surprise I didn't look that funny. I did notice that there were some spots that she missed so she fixed them.
Katie asked me if I was sure one last time. When I told her I was positive she knew it was time to cut. She tried to just cut but she thought my hair was to long so it wasn't cutting. She then started just cutting it down with scissors. After she cut it down she tried the trimmer again. When it didn't work this time she said that it must just be dull. I threw on a hat and we went to Wal Mart to get a new trimmer.
When we returned Katie went to town on my hair. After she thought it was done she told me to jump in the shower and wash off the hair to see if she needed to shave anymore. I went straight to the shower without looking in any mirrors and showered. When I got out I finally seen what I looked like with a shaved head, and to my surprise I didn't look that funny. I did notice that there were some spots that she missed so she fixed them.
Day 20
Today was the day that I was going to test out my new look with my friends. I didn't want to do my own makeup so I asked my sister if she would do it. She hesitantly said yes and started with the lower eye. After applying it to the lower eye she asked if she could just put masquera on the top because thats what she started out doing. I told her I'd try it and she started with my left eye. She put it on just fine with the exception of me blinking too fast and getting it everywhere. After we fixed that problem she was applying it to my right eye and got too close and poked me. After trusting her again she finally got it on. It actually looked better than the eyeliner on top. After we were done my sister asked if she could use my eyeliner because she didn't want to go get hers.
After I got all dressed up for the day Katie texted me and asked if I wanted to go to denison with her. After I told her I would I waited for her to come pick me up. When I got into her car she asked who did my makeup because there was no way that I could have done it that good. I told her that my sister did it. When we were in Denison some people gave me funny looks and others just didn't look at me.
Tonight I decided that I would go out to Justin's house since that's where people end up coming out. When I walked in Justin called me a gothic freak and asked why I was wearing makeup. I told him that I was trying something different. He said that it was freaky and not working for me. A few people came out and kept saying that I looked creepy with makeup and black hair.
After I got all dressed up for the day Katie texted me and asked if I wanted to go to denison with her. After I told her I would I waited for her to come pick me up. When I got into her car she asked who did my makeup because there was no way that I could have done it that good. I told her that my sister did it. When we were in Denison some people gave me funny looks and others just didn't look at me.
Tonight I decided that I would go out to Justin's house since that's where people end up coming out. When I walked in Justin called me a gothic freak and asked why I was wearing makeup. I told him that I was trying something different. He said that it was freaky and not working for me. A few people came out and kept saying that I looked creepy with makeup and black hair.
Day 19
Today I woke up knowing that Katie and I were going home so I showered again. When Katie got there she said that she had a lot of stuff to do when she got back so we had to hurry. She threw on the eyeliner and straightened my hair then we were off. We were taking off a little later than usual so she was a little crabby. The whole way home she kept saying how creepy she still thought I looked.
When we got home she wanted to see the reaction I got so she came in. My dad was the only one that was home at the time and was talking on the phone. When he noticed me he got real close to my face and asked if I was wearing makeup. I told him yeah I liked the way it felt. He laughed and called me a fag then went to smoke.
Next we went to Jenny's house and when I walked in she looked at me funny and called me a freak. After listening to Katie and Jenny talk about how creepy I looked we went to see how my mom was going to take it. When I walked in Her face dropped and she asked me what I had done. She then went on to say that she didn't think my hair looked that bad but the makeup was too much. Later a guy I used to go to school with came in and asked me if it was goth day. I then went home where my sister was in her room. When she opened her door and looked at me, she tried to shut it again. She said that I freaked her out.
When we got home she wanted to see the reaction I got so she came in. My dad was the only one that was home at the time and was talking on the phone. When he noticed me he got real close to my face and asked if I was wearing makeup. I told him yeah I liked the way it felt. He laughed and called me a fag then went to smoke.
Next we went to Jenny's house and when I walked in she looked at me funny and called me a freak. After listening to Katie and Jenny talk about how creepy I looked we went to see how my mom was going to take it. When I walked in Her face dropped and she asked me what I had done. She then went on to say that she didn't think my hair looked that bad but the makeup was too much. Later a guy I used to go to school with came in and asked me if it was goth day. I then went home where my sister was in her room. When she opened her door and looked at me, she tried to shut it again. She said that I freaked her out.
Day 17
Today I woke up and my hair was getting pretty crazy so I decided I should shower and redo my hair. Since it was another class day I wasn't too worried about it. When Katie showed up I told her that I needed to have her make me up again. I plugged in my brother's girlfriend's straightener and asked her to put my eyeliner on again. She asked why I don't just do it and I told her that I had done it the yesterday and it wasn't pretty. She rolled her eyes and put on the eyeliner.
Next it was on to my hair. She straightened it and pushed it to the side. Then she said that it got kind of frizzy the last time so she put hairspray in to make it stay. We went to class where everyone seemed to not even bat an eye, so I took it that they were getting used to the new look now.
After we got out of class we decided to go get something to eat. Katie decided on Fazoli's so that's where we went. When I went to order the girl looked at me funny for a second until I ordered and then she just looked down. After getting my buzzer I walked to where Katie had picked to sit which was clear in the back. On the way there I realized that there were mostly just families and older people in there. While eating an elderly couple sat close by us and I noticed that the guy just took a double take when he looked over at us then went to eating not looking over again.
Next it was on to my hair. She straightened it and pushed it to the side. Then she said that it got kind of frizzy the last time so she put hairspray in to make it stay. We went to class where everyone seemed to not even bat an eye, so I took it that they were getting used to the new look now.
After we got out of class we decided to go get something to eat. Katie decided on Fazoli's so that's where we went. When I went to order the girl looked at me funny for a second until I ordered and then she just looked down. After getting my buzzer I walked to where Katie had picked to sit which was clear in the back. On the way there I realized that there were mostly just families and older people in there. While eating an elderly couple sat close by us and I noticed that the guy just took a double take when he looked over at us then went to eating not looking over again.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Day 16 (Best Day of Stereotyping so far)
I woke up today and decided not to shower because I don't think that will be able to straighten my hair. My brother was home on leave and said I looked creepy, and I hadn't even applied my eyeliner. He asked if I wanted to go to Best Buy because he wanted to get a new cd. I told him that I had to apply my eyeliner and I will. As I was in the bathroom applying it he came in and just shook his head.
When we got to Best Buy it didn't really feel like anyone was staring at me. My brother said that he had to get Pink's new cd for his girlfriend so he went to the rock section and I went to the new album section. I took one of the free booklets that said what was coming out, and flipped through it as I walked over to Matt. I didn't feel like looking anymore so I shoved it in my pocket. Shortly after the security guy came over and said that "someone" claimed to have seen one of us stick something in our pockets. I smiled at this because I knew exactly what it was, so when we emptied our pockets I told him that I shoved the booklet in my pocket but since it said free I thought it was ok. He said that it was fine and walked away. Matt came up to me and said this is what you were waiting for. I smiled and said that this was exactly what I was looking for.
After Matt picked out the cd he wanted we took off for home. We sat around watching TV for awhile. Matt realized that he needed to go to Wal Mart for something and asked if I wanted to go. I said yeah I didn't have anything else to do. When we walked in Matt asked if I payed attention to people around me. I told him yeah not knowing where this was going, but he said that the greeter guy gave me a dirty look. Today was the best day in my quest because I finally had stereotyping come to the surface.
When we got to Best Buy it didn't really feel like anyone was staring at me. My brother said that he had to get Pink's new cd for his girlfriend so he went to the rock section and I went to the new album section. I took one of the free booklets that said what was coming out, and flipped through it as I walked over to Matt. I didn't feel like looking anymore so I shoved it in my pocket. Shortly after the security guy came over and said that "someone" claimed to have seen one of us stick something in our pockets. I smiled at this because I knew exactly what it was, so when we emptied our pockets I told him that I shoved the booklet in my pocket but since it said free I thought it was ok. He said that it was fine and walked away. Matt came up to me and said this is what you were waiting for. I smiled and said that this was exactly what I was looking for.
After Matt picked out the cd he wanted we took off for home. We sat around watching TV for awhile. Matt realized that he needed to go to Wal Mart for something and asked if I wanted to go. I said yeah I didn't have anything else to do. When we walked in Matt asked if I payed attention to people around me. I told him yeah not knowing where this was going, but he said that the greeter guy gave me a dirty look. Today was the best day in my quest because I finally had stereotyping come to the surface.
Day 15
I woke up today a little excited. I was wondering how or if people would react to my new look. I layed around awhile before I decided I should shower before Katie showed up. When Katie got there she gave me a funny look, and I asked if she was ready to get me looking right. I plugged in my brother's girlfriend's straightener and Katie went to putting on the eye liner.
She told me to look up, but when she went to apply the eye liner my eye started twitching. I had no idea that applying this was gonna be such a hastle. When she finally got it applied she gave me a discusted look and said that I looked scary. We then went over to the straightener to finish me. When she was all done she said I looked like a freak.
After I got all ready it was time to go to class. When I walked into class, we were late so everyone was already sitting. As I walked in I got a few double takes. As class went on I had to go up to the bored and solve a problem, and I have never felt like I got stared at as bad as I did in that moment.
She told me to look up, but when she went to apply the eye liner my eye started twitching. I had no idea that applying this was gonna be such a hastle. When she finally got it applied she gave me a discusted look and said that I looked scary. We then went over to the straightener to finish me. When she was all done she said I looked like a freak.
After I got all ready it was time to go to class. When I walked into class, we were late so everyone was already sitting. As I walked in I got a few double takes. As class went on I had to go up to the bored and solve a problem, and I have never felt like I got stared at as bad as I did in that moment.
Day 14
Today I woke up excited because I knew it was the day I was changing. I showered and did all the same stuff for the last time. I got all of my things ready to head back to Ankeny. I hung out with the family while I waited for Katie to show up to take me away.
Katie showed up a few hours later, and we said our goodbyes. On the way to Ankeny Katie kept asking me if I was sure that I wanted to do this. I kept telling her that I was positive, but she kept asking. I think it is because she don't want me to dye my hair black or something.
When we got back to Ankeny we went straight to Wal Mart. We headed over to the dye section and I picked out the cheapest dye I could find. After that we went over to makeup and I had Katie tell me which eye liner would be the easiest to deal with. She picked out the same stuff she used, so it was time to pay and get this process started. We went home and she threw in the hair dye and after a half hour or so I went to shower. Katie had stuff to get done so she left, but I would have to say I don't look too bad with black hair.
Katie showed up a few hours later, and we said our goodbyes. On the way to Ankeny Katie kept asking me if I was sure that I wanted to do this. I kept telling her that I was positive, but she kept asking. I think it is because she don't want me to dye my hair black or something.
When we got back to Ankeny we went straight to Wal Mart. We headed over to the dye section and I picked out the cheapest dye I could find. After that we went over to makeup and I had Katie tell me which eye liner would be the easiest to deal with. She picked out the same stuff she used, so it was time to pay and get this process started. We went home and she threw in the hair dye and after a half hour or so I went to shower. Katie had stuff to get done so she left, but I would have to say I don't look too bad with black hair.
Day 13
I was feeling better today so I thought about going out. I showered and got all ready for the day. Mom was home on lunch break for work when she asked why I decided to start gelling my hair, so I told her I felt like switching it up.
As the day went on I still hadn't gotten ahold of anyone. I was sitting watching TV with my siste when she asked what was up with me looking like a jock. I told her that I wasn't trying to look like a jock, but I didn't want to tell her what I was doing so I left it at that.
It was starting to get dark outside when I finally got a text back from Justin. I asked him what he was up to, and he said that he was just out at his house. I went out there where him and his brother were watching TV. When I walked in they both asked why I was so dressed up. I told them that I wasn't dressed up for anything. I hung out there and more people came out asking the same question. Alls I got from this was that since I had gelled my hair and was wearing brand name clothes everyone thought I was dressy.
As the day went on I still hadn't gotten ahold of anyone. I was sitting watching TV with my siste when she asked what was up with me looking like a jock. I told her that I wasn't trying to look like a jock, but I didn't want to tell her what I was doing so I left it at that.
It was starting to get dark outside when I finally got a text back from Justin. I asked him what he was up to, and he said that he was just out at his house. I went out there where him and his brother were watching TV. When I walked in they both asked why I was so dressed up. I told them that I wasn't dressed up for anything. I hung out there and more people came out asking the same question. Alls I got from this was that since I had gelled my hair and was wearing brand name clothes everyone thought I was dressy.
Day 12
Today was the day that my family and friends were going to see me. I jumped in the shower and got ready quick before katie came to pick me up. When I got home I went up to mom's work to see her. She is always trying to get me to gel my hair because she thinks I look more presentable that way. When she saw me she looked pleased.
After hanging out with her for a little while I went home where dad was just waking up. He asked me why I was so dressed up, so I told him I just felt like it. When my sister got home from school she looked at me in discust because she associates this look as jocky.
I didn't go out tonight because I wasn't feeling the greatest. Instead I stayed at home and hung with my family. What I took from this was that my mom liked my new look, my dad was indifferent, and my sister didn't care for it much.
After hanging out with her for a little while I went home where dad was just waking up. He asked me why I was so dressed up, so I told him I just felt like it. When my sister got home from school she looked at me in discust because she associates this look as jocky.
I didn't go out tonight because I wasn't feeling the greatest. Instead I stayed at home and hung with my family. What I took from this was that my mom liked my new look, my dad was indifferent, and my sister didn't care for it much.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Day 10
Today I woke up and was feeling like this stereotype is kind of a bust, but I had to continue on. I jumped in the shower, and put on my Buckle jeans and Abocrombie and Fitch shirt. I then gelled my hair and waited for my friend to come and pick me up for class. She showed up early, so we watched t.v. till class. I told her that I wasn't getting the feedback I wanted, but she said to just ride it out.
I walked into class and sat down in my same seat. While we were in class I was being my normal self trying to get my friend in trouble from laughing. After awhile the girl that sat in front of me turned around and started talking to me. This was the best feedback that I have gotten from my look yet.
On the way home I was telling my friend about the feedback. She said that maybe she was into me now. I smiled and replied that if she was into me for this look then I'd rather not talk to her again.
I walked into class and sat down in my same seat. While we were in class I was being my normal self trying to get my friend in trouble from laughing. After awhile the girl that sat in front of me turned around and started talking to me. This was the best feedback that I have gotten from my look yet.
On the way home I was telling my friend about the feedback. She said that maybe she was into me now. I smiled and replied that if she was into me for this look then I'd rather not talk to her again.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Day 9
I woke up today hoping to get some actual feedback for this different look. I showered, and threw on a pair of American Eagle jeans, Aeropostale shirt, and gelled my hair for the day. When I went upstairs to see if my brother was around, I discovered that he had gone to get his haircut at the mall. I was a little upset that I wasn't able to go with because the mall is a good place to observe.
When he got back he told me that we were going to Buffalo Wild Wings, so I got excited. We had to wait for his friend Amanda to get done with work first though, so I worked on homework and he read a book. When she finally did get to our place she had brought one of her friends that was referred to as Rae Rae. After Matt gave them the grand tour we were ready for Buffalo Wild Wings.
On our way to Buffalo Wild Wings Amanda asked me why why I had gelled my hair, and why I was so dressed up. Jokingly, I told her it was because I was trying to be more like Matt. After having a nice little laugh at that I told her the real reason. She said that's cool, but shook her head when I told her about the weeks to come. She said there is no way I'm shaving my head. While we were at Buffalo Wild Wings I realized that I was getting more positive stares than when I had my long hair, so I was finally getting some feedback.
When he got back he told me that we were going to Buffalo Wild Wings, so I got excited. We had to wait for his friend Amanda to get done with work first though, so I worked on homework and he read a book. When she finally did get to our place she had brought one of her friends that was referred to as Rae Rae. After Matt gave them the grand tour we were ready for Buffalo Wild Wings.
On our way to Buffalo Wild Wings Amanda asked me why why I had gelled my hair, and why I was so dressed up. Jokingly, I told her it was because I was trying to be more like Matt. After having a nice little laugh at that I told her the real reason. She said that's cool, but shook her head when I told her about the weeks to come. She said there is no way I'm shaving my head. While we were at Buffalo Wild Wings I realized that I was getting more positive stares than when I had my long hair, so I was finally getting some feedback.
Day 8
This is the first day I'll be going out with my new look, so I wanted to make sure it was done right. I started off by showering, and then picking out the right clothes for the occasion. I decided on a Holister shirt that I inherited from my brother, who used to be really preppy but now is only kind of preppy, my buckle jeans, and my new, white, shoes.
A few hours later Katie came over, so I went upstairs. My brother was also home for his three day leave, which was a relief because I didn't have any hair gel of my own. When I went upstairs I asked him if he had any gel, and wasn't very surprised when I found it surrounded by tons of other hair products. After finding the one that was actually gel I threw some in and was ready for class.
When we walked into class, we were a little late, so everyone stared at us. It was a little surprising that no one made any faces towards me. I wasn't sure if they had already got to know me, so it wasn't any big deal or what.
A few hours later Katie came over, so I went upstairs. My brother was also home for his three day leave, which was a relief because I didn't have any hair gel of my own. When I went upstairs I asked him if he had any gel, and wasn't very surprised when I found it surrounded by tons of other hair products. After finding the one that was actually gel I threw some in and was ready for class.
When we walked into class, we were a little late, so everyone stared at us. It was a little surprising that no one made any faces towards me. I wasn't sure if they had already got to know me, so it wasn't any big deal or what.
Day 7
I woke up today knowing that it was time to transform. I got the final pictures of me with my long hair, since I wasn't going to have for awhile. After I got the pictures taken I went to Avoca with my friend Katie to pick up her sister and sister's roommates dogs. While we were waiting in the Wings parking lot for them to get there I took Katie's ponytail and threw my hair up straight out the top.
After messing with my hair the last time, she brought me back and dropped me off at my haircut. I was nervous to get it cut because I was having our friend Jenny, who graduated from a cosmitology school, cut it. She actually didn't do too bad off a job because she cut it short, but left my bangs long so they didn't curl up really high. This is going to be perfect for my next week as well, so I was pleased.
I went home to pack my bags and say goodbye to my family. After saying my goodbyes Katie and I took off back to school. On the way up Katie said that my haircut looked nice, and that jenny actually did a good job. I told her yeah it was going to be nice for the next couple of weeks.
After messing with my hair the last time, she brought me back and dropped me off at my haircut. I was nervous to get it cut because I was having our friend Jenny, who graduated from a cosmitology school, cut it. She actually didn't do too bad off a job because she cut it short, but left my bangs long so they didn't curl up really high. This is going to be perfect for my next week as well, so I was pleased.
I went home to pack my bags and say goodbye to my family. After saying my goodbyes Katie and I took off back to school. On the way up Katie said that my haircut looked nice, and that jenny actually did a good job. I told her yeah it was going to be nice for the next couple of weeks.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Day 5
I woke up today and packed my bags and got ready to head home with my friend. She got out of class and we took off. When I got home I went up to where my mom was working because that's one of the only ways to see her. While I was up talking to her many people came and left. I know pretty much everyone in town so I didn't get many looks, but there were a few older people that looked at me. I couldn't tell if they steretyped me, but since I've been out of that town all the younger crowd started growing their hair long.
I left my mom's work and went out to see one of my friends that lives back in Manilla. He now lives with his brother and one of his brother's friends right outside of town. I walked in and he was just chilling and watching tv. When I walked in he asked me what I had done with my hair, and I told him I had done nothing at all with it. I hung out with him most of the day before heading home.
When I went home I told my sister to straighten my hair, so I could see how long it really was. She has straightened my hair a few times before, so she didn't find this wierd. After we straightened it my bangs were down to my lips, and the back was to my shoulders. When mom got home from work she asked why did I straighten my hair, and I simply told her that I wanted to see how long it was before I got it cut.
I left my mom's work and went out to see one of my friends that lives back in Manilla. He now lives with his brother and one of his brother's friends right outside of town. I walked in and he was just chilling and watching tv. When I walked in he asked me what I had done with my hair, and I told him I had done nothing at all with it. I hung out with him most of the day before heading home.
When I went home I told my sister to straighten my hair, so I could see how long it really was. She has straightened my hair a few times before, so she didn't find this wierd. After we straightened it my bangs were down to my lips, and the back was to my shoulders. When mom got home from work she asked why did I straighten my hair, and I simply told her that I wanted to see how long it was before I got it cut.
5 actors that became famous by playing a stoner
The most famous for his role as a stoner would definately be Sean Penn. His role as Spikoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High sparked his career, and made him one of the best actors of our times. After this break he went on to play multiple different roles. He was a cop in Colors, a mentally challenged father in I Am Sam, and his award winning role of an ex-thug father in Mystic River.
The next actor is a really famous actor now, that got big by playing a stoner in the classic movie Easy Rider. His name is Jack Nicholson and he has been nominated for many oscars. The roles I best know this man from are the father in The Shining, a werewolf layer in Wolf, and even as the funny and strange therepist in Anger Management. He has played many other roles, but the most important thing is that he got famous by playing a stoner.
The next actor got known through Thelma and Louise, but didn't become famous till after playing a stoner in True Romance. This actor is Brad Pitt and he has had two really big hits as a cop in Seven and a badass soap salesman in Fight Club. He has been in multiple other films and even hooked up with Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie.
This actor isn't really well known anymore, but for a while in the nineties he was a pretty big comedy star after playing a stoner named Smokey in Friday. His name is Chris Tucker and after this movie it seemed like he was going to be a big star in comedy for years to come. After his role as Smokey he played a hustler in Money Talks and a smart mouth cop in the Rush Hour series. After Rush Hour 3 I haven't heard much about him since.
The final actor is one that just got his break playing a drug dealer named Saul in Pineapple Express. I believe that he stole the show with this portrayal. The actor I'm speaking of is James Franco. He has played roles as a rich best friend in Spiderman, a criminal son in City by the Sea, and Sean Penn's lover in Milk. The movie Milk has not only one but two actors made famous by their portrayals of a stoner and was up for many awards.
The next actor is a really famous actor now, that got big by playing a stoner in the classic movie Easy Rider. His name is Jack Nicholson and he has been nominated for many oscars. The roles I best know this man from are the father in The Shining, a werewolf layer in Wolf, and even as the funny and strange therepist in Anger Management. He has played many other roles, but the most important thing is that he got famous by playing a stoner.
The next actor got known through Thelma and Louise, but didn't become famous till after playing a stoner in True Romance. This actor is Brad Pitt and he has had two really big hits as a cop in Seven and a badass soap salesman in Fight Club. He has been in multiple other films and even hooked up with Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie.
This actor isn't really well known anymore, but for a while in the nineties he was a pretty big comedy star after playing a stoner named Smokey in Friday. His name is Chris Tucker and after this movie it seemed like he was going to be a big star in comedy for years to come. After his role as Smokey he played a hustler in Money Talks and a smart mouth cop in the Rush Hour series. After Rush Hour 3 I haven't heard much about him since.
The final actor is one that just got his break playing a drug dealer named Saul in Pineapple Express. I believe that he stole the show with this portrayal. The actor I'm speaking of is James Franco. He has played roles as a rich best friend in Spiderman, a criminal son in City by the Sea, and Sean Penn's lover in Milk. The movie Milk has not only one but two actors made famous by their portrayals of a stoner and was up for many awards.
Day 3
I woke up today and figured that I should finally take a shower, so that's the first thing I did. I threw on my Foo Fighters t-shirt, baggier jeans, and skater shoes on. I worked on some of my homework assignments until my friend came and picked me up for class.
I walked into class and observed the looks I got again, but by now I think that they are all used to how I look. After class my friend and I went out to eat, where I noticed people glance at me and roll there eyes. This was evidence that they made up their mind about me without even talking to me. When my friend and I sat down to eat I told her about the people and she jokingly said, "Yeah that's cuz' you're a stoner." I'm used to hearing this from my friends because they all know that I don't smoke weed, so they say it because they know that's how other people perceive me.
My friend and I went to Wal Mart after eating because she needed to get some things. While in Wal Mart I seen people that looked somewhat like me and wondered if they get acused of the same things as me, or if people judge them with one look. The difference between them and me is that they were wearing clothes that looked like it came out of Buckle. That made me wonder if because their clothes are better brands do people not judge them as harshly?
I walked into class and observed the looks I got again, but by now I think that they are all used to how I look. After class my friend and I went out to eat, where I noticed people glance at me and roll there eyes. This was evidence that they made up their mind about me without even talking to me. When my friend and I sat down to eat I told her about the people and she jokingly said, "Yeah that's cuz' you're a stoner." I'm used to hearing this from my friends because they all know that I don't smoke weed, so they say it because they know that's how other people perceive me.
My friend and I went to Wal Mart after eating because she needed to get some things. While in Wal Mart I seen people that looked somewhat like me and wondered if they get acused of the same things as me, or if people judge them with one look. The difference between them and me is that they were wearing clothes that looked like it came out of Buckle. That made me wonder if because their clothes are better brands do people not judge them as harshly?
Quest Proposal Essay
Jeremy Fender
Comp. 1
Quest Proposal Essay
Stereotyping
Stereotyping often results from, and leads to, prejudice and bigotry which in turn can lead to discrimination. One of the most extreme cases of stereotyping occurred during the Holocaust, and is known today as genocide. Although this is an extraordinarily extreme case, stereotypes continue to hold true in today’s society. Throughout a person’s life we deal with many different stereotypes. Some of the most common stereotypes are: a person wearing glasses is smarter than one not, blondes are dumb, African Americans are better athletes, and many more. I want to take this concept of stereotyping and transform myself each week to fit a different stereotype for thirty days without changing who I am as a person.
The first stereotype that I would like to embody is the “drop-out stoner”. This stereotype is the most common one that is usually portrayed, with the exception of a “hippie stoner”, in movies. This person is the one that you see in high school ditching classes and getting into trouble. They are on a first name basis with the cops and talk with a California accent. They are also the people you hear talking primarily about marijuana, and don’t really do much to keep up their appearance. This is almost the exact same as the skateboarder stereotype. To embody this character I will utilize my long hair making this an ideal stereotype to start with. I will wear t-shirts, mainly band tees, and baggy jeans with a belt that doesn’t help keep my pants up.
The next stereotype that I will take on is the preppie. This is pretty much the polar opposite of the “drop-out stoner”, which is why it is such a unique stereotype to do next. Whereas a “drop-out stoner” doesn’t really care about their appearance, the preppie stereotype is based around appearance. A close stereotype of this would be the jock, with the exception that the preppie doesn’t necessarily play sports. In high school this would be the in crowd of people that other groups would think to have more money. They only wear clothes with a label such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale, Hollister, and American Eagle. They take care of their hair with hair products such as gel or wax. To embody this character I will cut my hair somewhat shorter than it is, so it changes it from the stoner. I will put product in my hair to keep it where I want it. I will finish this look by wearing only name brand clothes from higher brand stores like the ones mentioned.
The third stereotype I want to portray is the Emo Goth. This is the one that will turn a lot of heads, especially after the preppie stereotype. This stereotype blends the emotion and gothic look. This stereotype is one that involves the color black. The gothic element involves black dyed hair, black nail polish, black eyeliner, black shirts, and black pants. They also love skulls and piercings. They wear converse shoes, horn-rimmed glasses, star and stripe patterns, and an accent of bright colors, usually pink, gives them the emotional effect. Another aspect that makes them an Emo Goth is that they tend to be very moody. To consume this character I will have to dye my hair black to make sure it fits the stereotype effectively. I will also paint my nails black, and apply eyeliner. To cap it all off I will wear shirts with stars and stripes on them and pants that are black, like people you see in the store Hot Topic.
The final and most controversial stereotype that I will be attempting is the dreaded neo-Nazi. This one is sure to turn heads if done correctly. I’m choosing this stereotype because it is the most extreme, and because this stereotype is actually one of the biggest contributing factors to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. This stereotype is exemplified by a skin head or at least buzzed. They are covered in tattoos, and have no real agenda but anger and violence. They seem to always have a look of hatred on their face as well. The best representation of this stereotype is in the movie American History X, and will be the premise that I set my look on. To throw myself completely into this character I will have to shave my head. The clothing aspect will be to wear wife beaters and jeans that fit with work boots or army boots, as some wear. I already have four tattoos so that should be enough.
What I’m hoping to accomplish in the end is to prove these stereotypes still exist, and to show people that stereotyping is wrong and unjust. Just because a person changes his hair and clothes, doesn’t mean that they should be labeled as a loser, a pretty boy, a freak, or a white supremacist. In all actuality, what a person wears or how they style their hair could really just be a self-preference and what they feel comfortable in, otherwise they wouldn’t do it in the first place. At the conclusion of the thirty days, I want to unveil the nastiness of stereotyping.
Comp. 1
Quest Proposal Essay
Stereotyping
Stereotyping often results from, and leads to, prejudice and bigotry which in turn can lead to discrimination. One of the most extreme cases of stereotyping occurred during the Holocaust, and is known today as genocide. Although this is an extraordinarily extreme case, stereotypes continue to hold true in today’s society. Throughout a person’s life we deal with many different stereotypes. Some of the most common stereotypes are: a person wearing glasses is smarter than one not, blondes are dumb, African Americans are better athletes, and many more. I want to take this concept of stereotyping and transform myself each week to fit a different stereotype for thirty days without changing who I am as a person.
The first stereotype that I would like to embody is the “drop-out stoner”. This stereotype is the most common one that is usually portrayed, with the exception of a “hippie stoner”, in movies. This person is the one that you see in high school ditching classes and getting into trouble. They are on a first name basis with the cops and talk with a California accent. They are also the people you hear talking primarily about marijuana, and don’t really do much to keep up their appearance. This is almost the exact same as the skateboarder stereotype. To embody this character I will utilize my long hair making this an ideal stereotype to start with. I will wear t-shirts, mainly band tees, and baggy jeans with a belt that doesn’t help keep my pants up.
The next stereotype that I will take on is the preppie. This is pretty much the polar opposite of the “drop-out stoner”, which is why it is such a unique stereotype to do next. Whereas a “drop-out stoner” doesn’t really care about their appearance, the preppie stereotype is based around appearance. A close stereotype of this would be the jock, with the exception that the preppie doesn’t necessarily play sports. In high school this would be the in crowd of people that other groups would think to have more money. They only wear clothes with a label such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale, Hollister, and American Eagle. They take care of their hair with hair products such as gel or wax. To embody this character I will cut my hair somewhat shorter than it is, so it changes it from the stoner. I will put product in my hair to keep it where I want it. I will finish this look by wearing only name brand clothes from higher brand stores like the ones mentioned.
The third stereotype I want to portray is the Emo Goth. This is the one that will turn a lot of heads, especially after the preppie stereotype. This stereotype blends the emotion and gothic look. This stereotype is one that involves the color black. The gothic element involves black dyed hair, black nail polish, black eyeliner, black shirts, and black pants. They also love skulls and piercings. They wear converse shoes, horn-rimmed glasses, star and stripe patterns, and an accent of bright colors, usually pink, gives them the emotional effect. Another aspect that makes them an Emo Goth is that they tend to be very moody. To consume this character I will have to dye my hair black to make sure it fits the stereotype effectively. I will also paint my nails black, and apply eyeliner. To cap it all off I will wear shirts with stars and stripes on them and pants that are black, like people you see in the store Hot Topic.
The final and most controversial stereotype that I will be attempting is the dreaded neo-Nazi. This one is sure to turn heads if done correctly. I’m choosing this stereotype because it is the most extreme, and because this stereotype is actually one of the biggest contributing factors to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. This stereotype is exemplified by a skin head or at least buzzed. They are covered in tattoos, and have no real agenda but anger and violence. They seem to always have a look of hatred on their face as well. The best representation of this stereotype is in the movie American History X, and will be the premise that I set my look on. To throw myself completely into this character I will have to shave my head. The clothing aspect will be to wear wife beaters and jeans that fit with work boots or army boots, as some wear. I already have four tattoos so that should be enough.
What I’m hoping to accomplish in the end is to prove these stereotypes still exist, and to show people that stereotyping is wrong and unjust. Just because a person changes his hair and clothes, doesn’t mean that they should be labeled as a loser, a pretty boy, a freak, or a white supremacist. In all actuality, what a person wears or how they style their hair could really just be a self-preference and what they feel comfortable in, otherwise they wouldn’t do it in the first place. At the conclusion of the thirty days, I want to unveil the nastiness of stereotyping.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Day 1
It was the first day of my quest and I was exited to gauge people's reactions to my changing appearance. This first week I feel that there will not be much change in how I'm viewed because I've had long hair for a long time. This first day I had my math class so I was going to pay closer attention to how these people looked at me.
I woke up this morning and thought to take a shower, but then I thought "Why." My hair was all over the place so I left it as is. I threw on my Foo Fighters shirt and a pair of my pants that were baggy enough to show my underwear. My friend and me then went to class at five thirty, where I scanned the room for expressions. The expressions that I saw were looks mainly torward my hair that was all over the place. I don't think these people were too impressed with how I looked.
Judging from this first day I can see that it actually might be somewhat interesting, now that I was actually paying attention to how people looked at me. I've always be layed back, but I also always wear a hat to contain my hair, even after a shower, because it can get pretty crazy. As long as people actually talk to me, and not write me off, they will see that I'm a real fun person to be around, but if they do write me off then it just solidifies my point.
I woke up this morning and thought to take a shower, but then I thought "Why." My hair was all over the place so I left it as is. I threw on my Foo Fighters shirt and a pair of my pants that were baggy enough to show my underwear. My friend and me then went to class at five thirty, where I scanned the room for expressions. The expressions that I saw were looks mainly torward my hair that was all over the place. I don't think these people were too impressed with how I looked.
Judging from this first day I can see that it actually might be somewhat interesting, now that I was actually paying attention to how people looked at me. I've always be layed back, but I also always wear a hat to contain my hair, even after a shower, because it can get pretty crazy. As long as people actually talk to me, and not write me off, they will see that I'm a real fun person to be around, but if they do write me off then it just solidifies my point.
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