Comments for Bradtastics Blog http://press.bradtastics.com The Art & Science of Impression & Attraction. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Reality of the situation. by Tracer http://press.bradtastics.com/2008/05/04/reality-of-the-situation/#comment-5 Tracer Thu, 22 May 2008 10:48:39 +0000 http://press.bradtastics.com/?p=6#comment-5 My perception of things: Bad relationships on TV = drama = viewers = ratings = money. The side effect? The young viewers look up to these shows as "models" of an ideal relationship and in turn, mimic it on their own. The Hills, Laguna Beach, Temptation Island, Soap Operas, blah blah. They see the MTV drama garbage and think that a relationship is an image and if they do not fit that image, they cannot have a successful relationship. This is why I hate modern day MTV - its as if you do not fit a certain image, you won't stand a chance with the woman of your dreams. Fuck that. Society is too ingrained into an image that they spend time tweaking and improving their image instead of their person. Mystery said in an interview with David D that "If you can't [pick up women] in jeans and a t-shirt, then you can't do it at all." Which is why I strongly stand in the reconstruction of a deep inner self, but that's another long discussion. Good relationships don't equal ratings and don't equal money. My perception of things: Bad relationships on TV = drama = viewers = ratings = money.

The side effect? The young viewers look up to these shows as “models” of an ideal relationship and in turn, mimic it on their own. The Hills, Laguna Beach, Temptation Island, Soap Operas, blah blah. They see the MTV drama garbage and think that a relationship is an image and if they do not fit that image, they cannot have a successful relationship. This is why I hate modern day MTV - its as if you do not fit a certain image, you won’t stand a chance with the woman of your dreams.

Fuck that. Society is too ingrained into an image that they spend time tweaking and improving their image instead of their person. Mystery said in an interview with David D that “If you can’t [pick up women] in jeans and a t-shirt, then you can’t do it at all.” Which is why I strongly stand in the reconstruction of a deep inner self, but that’s another long discussion.

Good relationships don’t equal ratings and don’t equal money.

]]> Comment on Reality of the situation. by Grill http://press.bradtastics.com/2008/05/04/reality-of-the-situation/#comment-4 Grill Thu, 08 May 2008 08:44:05 +0000 http://press.bradtastics.com/?p=6#comment-4 One of the examples that I'll point out is one that impacted me when I was younger. The movie Titanic involves Jack and Rose, two characters from completely different backgrounds, yet, upon meeting, a few days later, not only has Rose completely fallen for Jack, she also wants to marry him and be with him forever, and these types of expectations just aren't realistic in the real world. I remember being confused by that particular plot line, and wondered if true love, or even a relationship, implied making out at every possible opportunity and having sex in your fiance's car with someone else. One of the examples that I’ll point out is one that impacted me when I was younger. The movie Titanic involves Jack and Rose, two characters from completely different backgrounds, yet, upon meeting, a few days later, not only has Rose completely fallen for Jack, she also wants to marry him and be with him forever, and these types of expectations just aren’t realistic in the real world.
I remember being confused by that particular plot line, and wondered if true love, or even a relationship, implied making out at every possible opportunity and having sex in your fiance’s car with someone else.

]]> Comment on Reality of the situation. by bradtastic http://press.bradtastics.com/2008/05/04/reality-of-the-situation/#comment-3 bradtastic Tue, 06 May 2008 23:48:08 +0000 http://press.bradtastics.com/?p=6#comment-3 Are there any specific movies, dramas, tv series' or other "media" you'd like to reference? I'm sure that actual examples will help, not that <em>I</em> disagree with where you're going. Without specific citations, your opinion is too-easily challenged. There are many shows with decent models of what relationships should be. There was nothing <em>whirlwind</em> about "<strong>Studio 60</strong>", and I can't see "<strong>Gilmore Girls</strong>" being a bad-influence. Are there any specific movies, dramas, tv series’ or other “media” you’d like to reference? I’m sure that actual examples will help, not that I disagree with where you’re going. Without specific citations, your opinion is too-easily challenged.

There are many shows with decent models of what relationships should be. There was nothing whirlwind about “Studio 60“, and I can’t see “Gilmore Girls” being a bad-influence.

]]> Comment on Reality of the situation. by Grill http://press.bradtastics.com/2008/05/04/reality-of-the-situation/#comment-2 Grill Mon, 05 May 2008 10:52:02 +0000 http://press.bradtastics.com/?p=6#comment-2 Not only is it wrong and bad in general that children are not "allowed" to ask about dating or healthy relationships, it's even worse that children are forced to learn about relationships through the only source often left-over-- the media. Thus, children get the impression that not only is it okay to have a relationship full of cheating, abuse, and dishonesty, but that it's also the norm. Dramas, movies, and commercials have changed how kids view relationships. It's harder for them to realize that being abusive is wrong, and that it's nearly impossible to meet your soulmate for the first time and within 3 days fall madly in love and get married that week and make it work (so often the case in movies). Not only is it wrong and bad in general that children are not “allowed” to ask about dating or healthy relationships, it’s even worse that children are forced to learn about relationships through the only source often left-over– the media.

Thus, children get the impression that not only is it okay to have a relationship full of cheating, abuse, and dishonesty, but that it’s also the norm. Dramas, movies, and commercials have changed how kids view relationships. It’s harder for them to realize that being abusive is wrong, and that it’s nearly impossible to meet your soulmate for the first time and within 3 days fall madly in love and get married that week and make it work (so often the case in movies).

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