Homework 1

Homework 1

The first “Not just words” image that gets my attention is on page 43. It’s a picture of the American flag with company logos/symbols as stars. The first thing I think when I see this picture is that it’s cool. Also there are 50 stars not 30.  I first respond to seeing a flag then to the logos. They have used American companies to put in the American flag. That is clever. But on the other hand why choose these symbols. Some of the logos on here bring up mixed emotions like the camel in the top row. The only thing I can think of for a camel is the cigarettes. Yes, a ton of Americans do it but is it the right message. On the cigarette package there is a warning. I don’t think the American flag represents a warning. The other logo that would present mixed emotions is the playboy bunny. Think of it as instead of 30 logos on the flag; picture it as 30 different flags each with a different logo. I’m pretty sure the only images for playboy are half-naked or fully naked girls. That’s not what America stands for as a country. I think if a picture of a flag with different logos is presented it should have positive messages.  If I were to give this image a title I would call it ‘Functioning America’. Because every one of those images represents something Americans use in their everyday life even if it is promoting a bad message.  

 

 

The other “Not just words” that got my wheels turning was on page 71. It is a poster of Quality. With a quoted as followed; the race for quality has no finish line. So technically it’s more like a death march. The picture is of a boy running down a road that has no end.  Yes this picture shows irony because what is the point of running down a road that doesn’t end its pointless and a waste of time. But then you look at the picture after reading the quote and you can tell the boy is determined. When I interpret this I think of it as to get to quality (perfection) you almost kill yourself to get it that perfect. Overall I think this poster is genius it has so many different messages depending on your outlook on life. If you are negative about life you see it as why bother trying. If you have a positive outlook on life you think going the extra mile is worth it even if it kills you. If you are just neutral about life just living day to day one might say I might try but if it gets to hard I’m turning around. I think the intended audience for this poster is someone who needs a little motivation in their life. A little kick in the butt. Logic and reason are present in this poster because yes hard work does take time but it might be worth it: the logic part. The reason part: What are the possible outcomes of putting a little more time into something? As you think of these outcomes they are going to be positive ones.