5 things

My favorite movie is the Matrix. I like the matrix because not only is it an entertaining movie but the philosophical ideas and concepts dealt with are very thought provoking. It challenges the passivity of people today with an in your face metaphorical story. Musically my favorite artist is Eminem. Once again i appreciate his music because it is aesthetically catchy and pleasing but more importantly because of the clever and skillful way in which he mocks, dissects, and explores problems and issues in the world today. My favorite tv show right now would have to be It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This show is flat out hilarious and uses many character stereotypes to tackle all kinds of entertaining political, social, a current issues. My favorite commerical off the top of my head would be the Cadbury eyebrow chocolate commercial. This commericail is very quirky and definitely challenges the norm. I like it because it succeeds in entertaing due to its complete wackiness and seemingly non existent connection between chocolate and eyebrows. In a way it is "jamming" our regular train of thought and turning our brains a different way. My favorite comic would have to be the Sandman series by Neil Gaiman. This is a very abstract work in which we follow the adventures of the literal "king of dreams" or the "sandman". Personifying this mythical character provides for a very thought provoking read and makes one think outside the box. All of these things which i have chosen are very satirical items and their influence gains power from this. By commentating and investigating those things that are happening around us in a funny or thought provoking way these shows and books are helping us explore and learn.