After watching the videos posted I realized that a few things in the video have changed. I feel cool comes and goes and it changes so often that we cant really grasp the cool aspect. The main aspect of cool in the videos were targeting teenagers and showing what "cool" was. In the video they had a boys group and the boys were explaining what cool was and wasn't. I feel like depending on the person cool is different to others. Of course there are common things that are cool between different people but in general cool is whatever you think it is. The media affects us and shows us what "cool" is and I think that is where most of us get the ideas of what to wear and or buy. We look and listen to the media whether we think we do or not. Everyone is affected by the media and advertisements which shape our cool definitions. If these videos were recent you would be able to see the difference from back in the day and now. As for brittany spears and the media it can be bad for the younger girls who watch and listen to her. But these girls have a choice and so do there parents. They don't have to watch and follow every moment of what she is doing. I think they are like this because they don't support at home or are not monitored. In conclusion, there is still no solid definition of cool. Cool changes like the weather changes.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
(HW 28) Informal research part 2...
Derbyshire, Bygone. "Smoking was seen as being cool and everybody did it." 12 February 2009: n. pag. Web. 7 Dec 2009.
When this assignment was giving i thought about what I see everyday at School of the Future and what seems to be cool or the norm. I notice that smoking is a big thing and i think the main reason is because they think is cool or because their friends do it. i found this article to say exactly what I think goes on. Why would people go to the extreme of putting their health in danger just to be cool?
Hasbert, Lucas. "How to be cool at school." n. pag. Web. 7 Dec 2009.
This article I found interesting because it gives you a guideline of what you need to do in order to be cool. When I read this I wondered if someone actually read this article and tried some of these steps. Probably not because cool is undefined. While sitting in another history class, Jacara mentioned that people say "be yourself" "stay true to yourself" but if everyone did that why isnt everyone cool? That made me think about how people can try and wear the latest gear or act like someone they think is "cool" and yet they are not cool themselves.
"What makes a person cool?." 2004: n. pag. Web. 8 Dec 2009.
(HW 27)...Informal interviews & surveys
There are many definitions as to what cool can be. To get more information on what people think cool is Andy took the class outside where we were able to ask random people what they think. The first lady we interviewed was at seven11 making a cup of coffee:
What is your definition of cool?
President Obama because he is multiracial, he's really into politics and for a black president to be in the highest office that's cool.
Back to your high school days what was cool defined as?
The latest actor or actress was cool. If someone was popular like influenced by the media they were cool.
What is the coolest part of your outfit?
Well I'm dressed old fashion but for the younger ones its whatever the trend is. If plaid is in that what they wear. Personally, I don't like plaid so I wouldn't wear it.
Random man next to seven 11 smoking a cigarette.
Who is the coolest person to you and why?
I would say my boyfriend because he is successful at what he does and he dresses nice.
What is the coolest trend to you and why?
**Farm to table restaurants** because it is fresh food and locally sustainable.
What would you say the latest fashion trend is?
Vintage and fur looks really nice and is practical.
Now as for family, we love to shop so when we see something we like its an automatic buy it even though we don't necessarily need it which is a bad habit. One person I would say I like her style would be my older cousin. Shes young and vibrant and expresses herself through clothes and accessories. She puts a lot of outfits together that look stunning yet they are so cheap. She really knows how to dress. My family calls her a model for her looks. I have shopped in the past with her and i must say it was the longest day of my life. From rack to rack she looks until every shelve and rack is covered which i guess is why she gets the bargains.
Monday, November 30, 2009
(HW 26) photos & interview...
Name: Ashley Carbaugh
Age: 26
Favorite Quote: He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot
What are you wearing?
I am wearing a banana republic teal top with a braided waist. And pearls from banana republic. I'm wearing a black knee-length A-line skirt from H n M and gray suede peep toe heels. The skirt is pleated
Where did you get your style from?
I got my style mostly from my older cousin(the one in the photo) but soon I developed my own style.
Do you look at magazines to get the "celebrity look" or just what you see you get and make it your own?
Both. I buy cheap magazines like intouch because they show what celebrities wear on a regular day. I do this every few months to see if I'm out of the loop. However, i have never purchased a specific article of clothing because I saw it in a magazine.
Do you consider your style to be cool? do others perceive your style to be cool or you to be cool?
I have a weird style. One day preppy n the next i'll wear cowboy boots. Mostly I walk into a store I like and make an article of clothing my own. Most days I consider my style to be cool, so to speak. Its my own, which makes it cool to me :). I have no idea if others think my style is cool. I doubt it, but I'm pretty sure people don't think I dont dress well. At least I hope they don't. :)
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot
Name: Jerald Smith
Age: 17
Favorite Quote: "Bad artist copy, good artist steal"-Picasso
What are you wearing?
In that picture I am wearing a Supreme hat, a Billionaire Boys Club shirt, some Levis jeans, a Banana Republic Pea Coat, and some low top Nike SBs
Where did you get your style from?
My style is inspired by many of things and people. I may get 1 part of it from a person's blog, another part from a celebrity, another from a look book, another from just seeing someone on the street. If i see someone wearing something in a way i admire i may try to incorporate in my own style in someway.
Do you look at magazines to get the "celebrity look" or just what you see you get and make it your own?
I'm not too big on magazines, nor do i feel i should go for a "celebrity look" just because I'm not a celebrity and i probably cant afford what their wearing anyway.
Do you consider your style to be cool? do others perceive your style to be cool or you to be cool?
My style is just my thing, in my eyes its cool yet I'm not sure how others perceive it. If others perceive me as cool i would hope it would be because of more than my style. 
Name: Anias Joseph
Age: 18
Favorite Quote: "Live life to the fullest"
What are you wearing?
Im wearing a true religion hat with a polo shirt and an american eagle sweater with levi jeans and nike sneakers.
Where did you get your style from?
I got my style from people around me and the people i hang out with.
Do you look at magazines to get the "celebrity look" or just what you see you get and make it your own?
I dont look into magazines to get the celebrity look i just wear what is in style and make it look good a possible.
Do you consider your style to be cool? do others perceive your style to be cool or you to be cool?
From what i hear people think im cool but i was never told why and i think im cool because i could make friends easily.
Monday, November 23, 2009
(HW 25) comments on short stories....
ANIAS!!!
I enjoyed your story. Your character's name is funny. Beyonce Minaj was cool because of the way she dressed. All the girls wanted to be like her. I also thought that her fighting could be considered cool in certain places. I know around the "hood" its considered cool because your tough and you can hold your own. I think you should have read it over for spelling mistakes.Good story :)
CHLOE!
I really really really enjoyed your story. I think this is one of the best I have read so far. From the part where you talk about the eyeliner i knew it was YOU! Its great how you wrote this about yourself rather than creating a character. it shows the real you. YOU ARE DEF COOL :)
i wish this story could be voiced...i want to be Mr.marks lol :D
Connor
I enjoyed reading your story. It was short but straight to the point. The characters in your story were cool because of what they did by making jokes about people. This is something you see often as Chloe said. Great story :)
MATT!! YAY Im the first one!I liked your story.It was very orREGINAL. Instead of a basic story it was more like a dialogue between two people. you incorporated two aspects of cool. First, was with the young girl thinking its cool to have sex and get around then the doctor explaining his story which i thought was cool. The doctor explained what he went thorough which is cool because it showed hoe he grew and how she can change for the better. GREAT STORY MATT!
that's really what he said :o
Larche,
I LOVED your story. It was well written. I can tell that everyone thought what the "new" girl wore was cool because she was different than the others but could still pull it off. I liked how you changed the end and showed how so quickly things can change and the newest thing is cooler. Like how the girl was new then Sebastian came and now hes new and cool. Overall GREAT story! :)
**After reading five stories, there are many definitions of cool based on these stories. There can be the girl who things its cool to be fast,or have the latest clothes, or change from new to old. A lot of the stories show cool by what we wear but like Chris' story he showed it by what type of father he was. It amazes me how people view cool and how we are quick to judge what is cool or not.I think there is no set definition of cool. It all depends on the person. Everyone is unique in there own way which is "cool" to them. In class we spoke about the different types of cool. It was pointed out that there can be loud, quiet and mysterious. Matt added that it can be labeled "Authentic cool and fake cool". I agree that there can be a cool where people try to fit in which is what I tried to portray in my short story. I feel like everywhere there are people who try and fit in and be cool by doing what others are doing or being pressured.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
(HW 24) Short Story
High school senior. Trying to be cool and fit in.
On the first day of Senior year Lou'Qwan Sedwick Quincy Jones walked into school feeling on top of the world. Lou' Qwan and his buds had planned to meet up at the usual spot with the latest gear. He walked down the hall anticipating what his friends would think. As he walked down the hall everyone began to whisper and giggle about him. He wondered what all the talk was about. As he finally approached his friends they couldn't believe what he was wearing. Malik one of his friends said "yo what are you wearing? i guess you didn't get the memo". Lou' Qwan knew exactly what was wrong. He was wearing baggy jeans, an over sized shirt and chain. All the guys at school were wearing fitted jeans with v-neck shirts. Lou'Qwan was very embarrassed and knew he didn't fit in. When he came home he knew he had to change is style or else he wouldn't be "in" with the rest of the crew. The next day and its back to school. Lou'Qwan came to school with his fitted jeans and a black v-neck feeling better about himself. When he met up with his friends, Malik said "that's better". After changing to fit in, Lou'Qwan felt cool again.
Monday, November 16, 2009
(HW 23) Cool beans....
The definition of cool can be defined in different ways depending on the person. I looked up the definition of cool and other than something that is cold under the "slang" term it said socially adept. When it comes to cool, it is what the newest thing is. If an ipod came out 2 months ago and now there is a new one that one is "cooler" than the other one meanwhile the other one is fairly new. I think teenagers now think its cool to drink, smoke and have the latest gear. I feel like no one can say they don't care about what others think or don't care if they are cool or not because the way you present yourself or even dress can separate you from being cool or not. 
