The first icon I choose was The Simpson’s family from the Fox channel. This family started the cartoon revolution for our generation. So many other shows were inspired by this television show – Futurama, South Park, Family Guy and King of the Hill. Each of the characters on the show could also stand alone and be famous. Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie are all memorable cast members. But in addition to the main characters there is Moe, Smithers, Mr. Burns and don’t forget Flanders. Many posters, screen savers, ring tones and dolls have been created specifically for each of the characters. Still to this day I hear people joke around with some of the character’s trademark lines – Doh, eat my shorts and others. I consider this show an icon because the entire show is embedded into our lives on so many levels. You can’t go anywhere without seeing Simpson candy, party decorations and even Halloween costumes. With their re-runs airing on so many channels it’s hard to not want to sit down for 30 minutes every so often and catch up with this family’s antics.
Sadly enough, my next icon is Paris Hilton. Where would People, In Touch, Us Weekly magazines be without Paris to follow around? She has started so many trends, one example would be toting around one of her miniature dogs. She is famous for dressing up her pups and carrying them around everywhere so goes. So many restaurants and hotels have moved to being pet-friendly to accommodate her requests and needs. It’s hard not to get caught up in her life, as reported in the tabloid magazines. Everything from how she dresses, how she acts and where so goes are mimicked by many teenagers and early-twenty year old girls around the nation.
My last icon is the revolution of the MP3 player, which boomed with Apple’s invention of the Ipod. This invention really moved the on-line downloading into a legal and much-anticipated offering. So many people were downloading music for free and with the assistance of MP3’s many companies, such as Apple (I Tunes) have moved to making music downloads inexpensive and easy to obtain. I don’t think you can go anywhere without seeing someone with ear buds in their ear, which is attached to their Ipod. This icon means so much to me because I love music and really do not leave the house with my cell phone or my Ipod. I am always connected to current music to keep me moving and a part of the action. Music has always been a part of our lives but never has it been so portable and accessable.
Sadly enough, my next icon is Paris Hilton. Where would People, In Touch, Us Weekly magazines be without Paris to follow around? She has started so many trends, one example would be toting around one of her miniature dogs. She is famous for dressing up her pups and carrying them around everywhere so goes. So many restaurants and hotels have moved to being pet-friendly to accommodate her requests and needs. It’s hard not to get caught up in her life, as reported in the tabloid magazines. Everything from how she dresses, how she acts and where so goes are mimicked by many teenagers and early-twenty year old girls around the nation.
My last icon is the revolution of the MP3 player, which boomed with Apple’s invention of the Ipod. This invention really moved the on-line downloading into a legal and much-anticipated offering. So many people were downloading music for free and with the assistance of MP3’s many companies, such as Apple (I Tunes) have moved to making music downloads inexpensive and easy to obtain. I don’t think you can go anywhere without seeing someone with ear buds in their ear, which is attached to their Ipod. This icon means so much to me because I love music and really do not leave the house with my cell phone or my Ipod. I am always connected to current music to keep me moving and a part of the action. Music has always been a part of our lives but never has it been so portable and accessable.
2 comments:
After reviewing your icons chosen, they are very appropriate. I have buddies that won't miss the Simpsons when they know its on. And MP3 players are everywhere. My work place can be seen with people working at their desks all listening to MP3 players.
What myths or beliefs do your chosen icons represent?
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