I have viewed all of the selected videos from our class meeting reading list for April third, and I have written former comments about Kiri Davis’ “A Girl Like Me,” and “George Bush Imagine.” Having the opportunity to view some of these videos in class which was followed by a discussion was wonderful. In the comfort of my home, I took the time to complete viewing all of the videos. Upon reflection in total each video had a unique style of its own. Jib Jab’s “What We Call the News” was very entertaining and I viewed it three times. On the other hand, Amanda Baggs’ “On Being an Unperson,” and “In My Language” had a message about respecting individual differences but the presentation caused me to feel sad. “This Land” was to me more of bickering that seems to be very common in society. “Vote Different” featuring Senator Hillary Clinton was powerful and very serious in nature. However, I was left with the thought of whether or not she was speaking with a “forked tongue.” The explosion at the end of the video caused me to ponder another thought if she were elected to the Presidency, would she unsuspectedly blow our minds as we are collectively mesmerized by her elegant speech? The video featuring Tony Blair in “Should I Stay?” fascinated me. I did not pay as much attention to the message in what he was saying since I enjoyed more so the jovial way in which he posed the question of should I stay or should I go, the fancy foot work, and ofcourse, his English accent! “Cowboys are Secretly, Frequently Fond of Each Other-Trek” was definitely a favorite video to view. I like all Star Trek medians. Actually, it was quite refreshing seeing the Star Trek crew so youthful again; I had become accustomed to seeing them much older and I would also remember the demise of some as well. Finally, Bush Flash “I Ain’t Gonna Study War” a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and the anti war message was excellent. Dr. King’s voice, the colors used in the video from black and white laced with purple, and then to full varied color of the photos was most unique. Dr. King’s voice, the speech itself, and the music all sent such a powerful message and caused you the viewer to listen carefully with understanding, and be persuaded to not want war!
