A Benny For Your Thoughts

https://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/f/fast_food_restaurant.asp The image is a cartoon of a man at a food stand ordering fast food. The hotdogs and large hamburgers on the tray indicate what the man has ordered. Before finishing his order, the man also orders a diet soda, which is ironic since he already ordered the tremendous amount of fatty foods. The man in the image appears to be a person who lives a comfortable life and who is obsessed with food to a point where he has lost control of himself. He has lost control of himself to the point where he barely fits in his clothes anymore. He is overweight, and the size of his food is unrealistic and exaggerated, which suggests that he is consuming too much food and that this is unhealthy.  I thought this would be interesting to share because of how accurate it is to society today. The image is an analogy for the negative impacts of the fast-food industry on society and how people think that ordering something slightly less fattening...

 Hello everyone, you may have heard the term "consumerism" thrown around, but do you know how it affects you? Today, consumerism is not just about buying stuff. It encompasses our attitudes, behaviors, and values along with purchasing goods and entertainment. In this fast-paced world of technology, we want everything fast and easy. We order food, groceries, and clothes online. We have gadgets to do most of the work for us. While this convenience is nice, it's also making us lazy, which I, myself, have realized and caught myself indulging in as well. A common thing that most of us do is order takeout instead of cooking healthy meals for ourselves. We sit on the couch for hours watching TV instead of getting out and getting some exercise. We spend our free time scrolling through our social media feeds. All of this makes us forget about the value of hard work. It may not be that great to have everything at our fingertips! We become addicted to convenience, got comfortable, a...

Food. It's such a basic need, yet many of us take it for granted. We grab a bite without a second thought, assuming that the food we eat is safe and nutritious. But what if we really knew where our food came from? What if we really understood the processes involved in getting it from the farm to our plates? I know that I hardly ever though about where I get my food. I've certainly thought about how food was processed but never actually looked into it. "Fresh" is a film that goes in depth about the food process from farms. Now that I've watched this film, it's not something I can overlook anymore. Through stunning visuals and informative interviews, Fresh takes viewers on a journey to discover how some of our most popular foods are made. From chickens to cattle, we learn about the challenges and potential risks associated with modern food production. We also see how farmers are working to improve their practices, ensuring that the food they produce is healthier...

Hello, everyone, welcome to another blog post. As you may know, the widespread availability of smartphones and social media platforms has made it easier than ever to connect with your friends, share experiences, entertainment, and stay informed about current events. While these technologies have many benefits, they can also contribute to negative mental health outcomes, particularly for those of you who overuse them. There are many adverse mental health affects that social media causes that you may want to look out for. Social media can expose you to a constant stream of information and news, which can be overwhelming and create a sense of information overload. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression as you may feel like you need to keep up with all of the updates and news in order to stay informed. It can also expose you, or others, to negative comments, cyberbullying, and other forms of online harassment, which can be very stressful and anxiety-inducing. This can...

Cat:30 | Allstate Mayhem "Cat :30" is a comical Allstate Insurance commercial that features a mischievous cat causing chaos in a household. Through humor and relatability, the ad aims to evoke a sense of humor and lightheartedness while promoting the Allstate Insurance product. By examining the advertisement's use of rhetorical strategies, the underlying message of the commercial will support its effectiveness in achieving its intended purpose. The ad presents a humorous take on the realities of accidents and mishaps in the home, using a mischievous cat as the main protagonist. The cat is represented by a man in a suit, which adds to the humorous tone of the add, since witnessing a grown man dressed formally acting like a cat is unusual. By personifying the chaos of the homeowner's cat and destruction that can take place in a home, the commercial creates a relatable and lighthearted atmosphere that grabs the audience's attention. The use of a cat as the central ch...

     Hey there, fellow music lovers! I know that many of you have different musical tastes, but it's no secret that country music often gets a bad rap from others. I prefer to look at the bad rap that this genre receives from an unbiased perspective. I know that a lot of people listen to country music and see cliches, but I believe there might be more to it than the stereotypes would have you believe. I've been wondering about why country music gets so much hate and what it says about our culture and our relationship to music.      To start off, country music is a genre that has always been polarizing. For some, it's the ultimate expression of American culture, a celebration of the heartland and the values that define it. For others, it's a relic of a bygone era, a hodgepodge of cliches and stereotypes that has long since lost its relevance. Most people of this generation now listen to genres such as pop, hip-hop, and rap.      I remember the...