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PSA assignment

Seannell M. Chambers

Writing for Electronic Media

PSA Announcement Review

Prof. Fournier

September 23, 2013

  Smutley - AIDS (PSA)

  When watching this video, I instantly gathered the premise that “It’s important to use protection when having sex”.

With there being numerous sexually transmitted diseases known to man, it is wise to use any form of contraception to avoid these along with unwanted pregnancy. In this PSA, the character Smutley gained a few illegitimate children and undoubtedly, I’m pretty sure he received a few diseases.

The way this PSA was set up, is very creative in my opinion. First off, with the main character’s name (Smutley) being a highly derogatory, it allows the audience to kind of grasp how he is – which can be seen as a social downgrade. With having Joan Jett’s single Bad Reputation playing in the background adds just the kick it needs to the comedic PSA about sex.

Adding the element of comedy to a serious topic that majority of the world already knows, is genius! Constantly being beat over the head with the “Safe Sex” topic can bore an audience, but by adding a comedic flare to the dreadful situation at hand makes it appealing to the audience’s eye and funny bone; thus, making it memorable.

Hands down, this is one of the most memorable PSA’s that I have ever watched. I am aware that AIDS is a serious situation, but putting this sort of spin to it makes me more aware of the risks I would be taking if I was not more careful with my “activities”.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9quJotL8oc

[seannamae233]

PSA assignment

Seannell M. Chambers

Writing for Electronic Media

PSA Announcement Review

Prof. Fournier

September 23, 2013

  Smutley - AIDS (PSA)

  When watching this video, I instantly gathered the premise that “It’s important to use protection when having sex”.

With there being numerous sexually transmitted diseases known to man, it is wise to use any form of contraception to avoid these along with unwanted pregnancy. In this PSA, the character Smutley gained a few illegitimate children and undoubtedly, I’m pretty sure he received a few diseases.

The way this PSA was set up, is very creative in my opinion. First off, with the main character’s name (Smutley) being a highly derogatory, it allows the audience to kind of grasp how he is – which can be seen as a social downgrade. With having Joan Jett’s single Bad Reputation playing in the background adds just the kick it needs to the comedic PSA about sex.

Adding the element of comedy to a serious topic that majority of the world already knows, is genius! Constantly being beat over the head with the “Safe Sex” topic can bore an audience, but by adding a comedic flare to the dreadful situation at hand makes it appealing to the audience’s eye and funny bone; thus, making it memorable.

Hands down, this is one of the most memorable PSA’s that I have ever watched. I am aware that AIDS is a serious situation, but putting this sort of spin to it makes me more aware of the risks I would be taking if I was not more careful with my “activities”.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9quJotL8oc

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Syria Conflict (opinion)

Syria Conflict

My personal view on what is happening in Syria is quite simple…JUST LEAVE THE PEOPLE ALONE! I don’t fully understand the United States’ need to constantly help other countries out, especially when they do not want the help. (Well, the citizens that are being killed will like some help, but the rest would not.)

I feel as though America is not financially and mentally stable to enter back into another war, especially when we just got out of the one in Iraq. Many of us know this already, but there is still this select few that cannot seem to grasp it – even our own president, Obama. His wanting to bomb Syria to get the mass murdering over with would seem to be the answer, but any intelligent human being knows that it will fester into a war.

That is basically a no brainer, definitely when knowing that both China and Russia are involved – which are two countries that we’re already on edge with. Each country has its own issue with the United State intervening with the Syria situation. Russia has already given a somewhat verbal warning to America if we choose to take action. And that verbal warning is enough for me to stay clear.