TamTam’s Weblog

Unfortunately, I am not as “up to par” with the whole blogging idea so I am not exactly sure as to what are the best blogger websites and what are not.  However, I did stumble across a website a few times that has been kept my interest for more than a few minutes.  The website is called “The Most Popular Journal” and it contains blogs from random people about random topics, such as, ice cream, car colors, last names,

candy bars(my favorite), etc.  The thing that keeps me in tune is that of all these subjects they only discuss the “most popular” of each subject.  Cool!  They also include photos, graphs, videos, and links in order to support their content.  This helps a lot due to the fact that I can only read so much before I start to get bored, you may laugh, but I’m serious.  Even though there are lots unimportant subjects on the website they also include topics like birth control, religion, and science.  The blogs are never extremely long, nor are they too short to express the idea.  My favorite is “The Most Popular Candy Bars.”  I mean what girl doesn’t like chocolate, right?  It’s actually pretty funny because there are people who comment and disagree with the results as if they have candy bars down to a science.  Another topic that I like is the blog about the most popular fast food restaurants.  Can you believe McDonald’s came in second place?  Wow.  And they have nerve to blame them for the obesity of this country when in all actuality it’s all Wendy’s fault.  Anyway, I think this website is pretty cool if you’re in the mood for something not so serious.

Since the mid 1900s television has been welcomed into the homes of people across the globe.  Television immediately took over the scene with its new technology of sound and picture.  Soon after it put radio in its place which was for music and talk.  Now we have a new technology that is continuing to sweep the nation with new discoveries that seem to make everything so convenient with the world right at your fingertips better known as the internet.  The internet is changing the television industry dramatically, due to the fact that T.V. stations have to come up with more and more creative ways to keep up with this wonderful technology.  The outcome of this competition is clearly inevitable with the internet being on top.  So, “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” and that is exactly what they did.  The convergence between internet and television has been and will continue to be a big success.  Just think, your favorite T.V. shows, from reality to talk shows, available to you at any time you’re ready to watch which increases the ratings for the television shows.  One of my personal favorites, along with everyone else on Earth, is Family Guy and it is absolutely refreshing to know that I can watch it anytime I want not just when it’s convenient to air on certain stations.  Not only can I watch episodes but I can also watch deleted scenes and get more information about my favorite characters.  Wow, how awesome is that!

     As a young woman of Gen X my views of politics are slightly different from the norm of the older generations, in my opinion at least.  For the past few weeks I, along with almost the entire country, tuned in to watch the political debates.  I paid attention to the questions, the answers, as well as the bickering.  However, what I really focused on may not have been the focus of the other viewers.  As a college student and a hard worker I have learned that today’s world image is everything.  It may be because our country is so caught up on appearance now, but that is besides the point.  As a professional, representing a small business, company, or in this case the United States, I expect to see a strong man or woman, professional attire, with positive attitude that engages his or her viewers.  Throughout the debates I noticed that Barack Obama seems more like a people person and John McCain doesn’t.

            The first debate I was able to watch was actually the second debate that took place between the presidential candidates.  The way that this particular debate was set up was perfect in order to show how well each candidate interacts with the people.  Throughout the debate I took notes and observed not only the contents of the answers or responses but also the display of character of each candidate.  Senator John McCain seems very reserved and uninterested in interpersonal interactions.  Watching him walk around and speak he seemed a bit uncomfortable almost as if it hurts to move around.  His steps were small and hesitant and his body language wasn’t very friendly.  He tried using arm gestures towards the audience which only drew more attention to his discomfort.  His smiles appeared to be fake and forced and he didn’t seem like he wanted to be there.  Senator McCain was in the service from my understanding and his attitude portrays that.  In his favor he does seem very disciplined and stern which is a good trait for a leader or a president, but the world is evolving and the old traditional president is no longer the ideal president.  Voters are getting younger and younger and are looking for a president with more personality, who at the same time can address important issues while remaining calm and collected. 

            During the second debate Barack Obama showed just how admirable he can be.  He appeared to be very friendly and open to talk to whoever would listen.  Sitting on the stool he wasn’t sitting perfectly straight up nor was he slouched down, he sat comfortably which appeals to the audience.  It shows that he is not your usual uptight, stern politician.  He’s relaxed and he comes off as a human versus a political robot.  His body language and gestures are more welcoming, there’s more eye contact with the audience, more acknowledgment of his opponent, and overall a sense of understanding of the average middle class citizen. 

            I figured that most viewers would naturally be more opinionated about the economic issues, environmental issues, and so on, so I wanted to write about what appeals more to me which is image.  If you want to be the president of the United States in today’s world you have to appeal to today’s people.  I learned that on an interview you can have all the right answers and all the correct knowledge but your image could seal the deal.