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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.