Post #7 Video

I chose this video for my post because it shows how many nerds there are out there in the world and how into their games they really are. This is a video of the game "World of Warcraft." "World of Warcraft" is a massively multiplayer online role playing game. In games such as this you create a character and fight him through many dungeons or worlds to make him stronger. Each world or dungeon however gets progressively harder and harder to beat. In "World of Warcraft" you can enter into dungeons with friends that also enjoy playing the game and set up strategies to defeat certain stages of the game. You can talk to friends that also play the game using special headsets that are provided by the "World of Warcraft" Corporation. In this video a large group of friends are taking on an especially menacing dungeon which they have tried and failed multiple times. This time they think that they have a great plan to defeat the dungeon with relative ease. However, one of the members of their party enters the dungeon early and gets them all killed. All the other members of the party are mad at the one who ran in early, throwing away their well planned attack. The frustration show by the other members of the group show how much people care about games. These people seemingly have no life, all they do is play video games, such as "World of Warcraft" all the time. People like this are often times labeled as geeks or computer nerds. This is especially funny because I am one of those people that takes video games very seriously, although I don't play "World of Warcraft" I understand why all the others are mad at him. You just can't abandon the plan.

T.I.

Post #6 Content and Form

I chose this video because the song has a great meaning behind it. On September 11th, 2001, four planes crashed that were hijacked by members of the Taliban, a group notorious for planning terrorist attacks. Each plan had a specific target. Two were slam into the side of two of the tallest buildings in New York, the World Trade Centers. Those towers that rise 1,360 feet into the air stood tall over the Manhatten sky line like watchmen over a precious piece of history. One was to hit the pentagon, and the last was to hit somewhere in Washington D.C., thankfully the last one never made it there. This song shows us how we, as a nation felt that day, like our homland was underfire, our people were blown away. For a while after the attack the government told us not to worry about Binladin. We felt as if we had been sucker punched. It wasn't fair, but let me tell you something, life isn't always fair. In time we knew what had to be done. We had to eliminate the source of all our devistation. We declared war on Osama Binladin and the Taliban. We looked though our black eye and kept it locked on those who had caused so much pain in our lives. Those attacks on September 11th, stopped everything. This included all sporting events, concerts, and such so that we could deal with our losses. That day and for several days to follow the world stood still. Those two towers that fell a reminder of what had happened and those that had been lost. Not one of them able to tell their loved ones goodbye. To this day we still haven't captured Osama but that day will come and America will get its redemtion for the terrorist attacks on September 11th. As Toby says, "We'll but a boot in their ***." Who are the ones that will do this you might ask? Our military will be the ones to do this. They will be the ones standing tall and watching over everything. The "Eagle Eye in the Sky." Our troops that we so diligently support will keep us safe from others who may try to attack us. America will not forget the devistation caused by those attacks and revenge will be on all of our minds until that day that we finally get revenge. May those who lost their lives that day rest in peace.

My form and my content are connected because the Twin Towers stood tall over Manhatten and the American peolpe stood tall to defend our nation. We have fought to thwart all terrorism. Starting in places like Afganistan and moving to Saddam Husein in Iraq. All those men and women who protect us from people like that stand just as tall as those two towers did. They stand even taller for the people that last their lives on that fateful day in 2001. Our troops are the ones who stand tall now. They are the watchmen of our country. They will remain that way for some time now.

T.I.

Post #5

This post is a little bit different than my previous ones. First of all it's different because I was one of the few who misinterpreted Professor Ware's instructions and second of all because it shows a little bit of my soft side rather than the side of me that wants to laugh at people all the time. I chose this video because Boy Meets World is probably my favorite show in the entire world and it is a clip of my absolute favorite episode. There are two reasons for why this episode is my favorite. One is when Cory tells Shawn that he can live without Lauren, but can't live without Topanga. I think this has a hidden meaning behind it, that when you have a good thing it's okay to try other things to see if you like them better. It will only show you how much of a good thing you really had. Just like Cory had with Topanga. It's okay to have some fun every once and a while. Live a little bit. See what life has to offer other than the life you repeat day after day. Step outside that comfort zone and do something that you wouldn't normally do. The second reason is how Eric is able to teach a class to immigrants about the United States even though he himself is ignorant. His explanation of what America is should be written down and idolized. He says, "We're all [everyone in America] from different backgrounds. We're like cards in a deck, some cards are black, some cards are red, some are kings and queens, and some are sixes and sevens. But even without one of those the cards don't work." That's what Eric says is America. This definition of America is one of pure genius. For once Eric is the smartest person in that room. Every time I hear the words that Eric said I get goosebumps all over because that statement is very powerful. It rings clear in my head because it truly is what America is all about.

T.I.

Post #4

I chose this video for this post because I enjoy watching funny videos on Youtube. Neg has a whole list of so called, "Urban Sports" that he likes to participate in. Neg resides in the great city of London, England. This video is set in his home city where he likes to play practical jokes on his neighbors. The video is originally a clip from a television show such as, "Saturday Night Live" that is shown in England. The name of this particular T.V. series is "Balls of Steel." It tries to highlight people that do some pretty outrageous things. I've seen many of the crazy people that have been shown on this series. I believe that Neg's antics put him high up there in the rankings of the funniest person in England. Many of his, "Urban Sports" are laugh out loud funny and can keep you occupied at your computer or television for quite sometime. If you are ever in need of a laugh it is guaranteed that Neg could very well be the perfect provider. He is an overall very funny guy. His resent for common courtesy is what makes him such a big hit. He doesn't care about what others think about him or what he does. He has no regards for the feelings of those that he plays his cruel practical jokes on. He is only in it to get his audience to laugh and keep watching his stuff. His videos make for great entertainment. I highly suggest watching any of his other videos that are posted on YouTube. Chances are you'll be up all night skipping your homework for more laughs. Some of these other videos include, Burger Bowling, Big Stranger Rodeo, and Human Skittles. Each of which will provide you with a good 5 to 10 minute riot. Neg could be considered one of England funniest men. To some he could even be considered a hero for all the things he does.

T.I.

Post #3 Video

I chose this video because it is truly the mother of all pranks like the title on Youtube states. What kind of sick person thinks of a prank like this? This would scare the living daylights out of anyone, when the ground below you suddenly disappears. Falling into water that you couldn't see, not know how deep it really was, would scare anyone in their right mind. The look on the people's faces as they fall into the water and as they're trying to get out of the artificial pool is priceless. A picture is worth a thousand words. Even our canine friends aren't immune to the antics of these genius pranksters. I think that it is even funnier when the bikers find themselves trying to bike through water. Many of these bikers even get the privilege of diving face first into the water. If I were one of the lucky bikers I would be mad because I'd have to get back in to get my bike out of the waters murky depths. After all is said and done I would say that the people that came up with this prank are geniuses.

At the beginning of this short video the announcers, commentators, or what have you are speaking in a different language. I don't think that hurts this video in any way, although it would be nice to know exactly what the producers of this video were saying there at the beginning. The music selected on this video is kind of cheesy just like the music from that Web 2.0 video. However, because this video is so funny I think that the bad music is easily forgotten about. The editors of this video put some of the best faces and best falls into their man made pool. I think that they could have allowed for more laugh out loud fun by showing all the falls they had recorded. However, the video is funny enough as it is. I don't think that this video could have been made any better.

These three aspects make this video very entertaining and well worth the 3 minutes it takes to watch this video. Take the time to watch my video. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

T.I.