First, I was taken aback with the talking vagina hands today. I cannot believe that a company would actually create those ads! What were they thinking, and why did they think it was okay? Not only were they portraying women, but they were also using very specific racial stereotypes. They were disgusting!
Second, the comment NHL star Sean Avery made about sloppy seconds was just tacky. Personally, I didn’t take offense to him saying that. I don’t believe he made a comment regarding all women, just the ones who date his teammates. However, it was very bad personal publicity for Avery. Things concerning his personal life shouldn’t be spoken about like that, and if wanted to-which he did-he could have found a better choice of words to describe the situation.
Third, I never realized how bad the movie, Bring It On, was! I have not seen this movie since I was in high school, and back then I did pay attention to issues pertaining to race and gender, but not as closely as I do now. To watch this movie now, and take all of it in; I cannot believe that it’s not rated PG-13. There are so many racial reference and sexual innuendos throughout the entire movie.
Finally, I am really intrigued by this class. To listen to everyone’s perspective on different issues, whether they conflict with my views or not, is eye opening. I feel like so much light has been shed upon many new things that I would never have given a second thought to before this semester.
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