In the modern world, the media plays a massive role in an individual’s life. Whether it be watching the news to gain knowledge about their surroundings or just watching daytime television for amusement, it is no question that watching television is one of the most popular pastimes. With a simple click of the remote, a million shows are available for the viewer to watch. Even though it is convenient, it contributes to a developing problem that only modern humans have come to face: the increasing number of aggressive attitudes and behavior found in children. Blues Clues, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Rick and Morty all share the same characteristic of being a cartoon. Nevertheless, the number of aggressions in the show all vary. Unsurprisingly, …show more content…
In SpongeBob SquarePants, social aggression towards other characters are rewarded. For example, when SpongeBob and Patrick first encounter the medieval version of Squidward named Squidley, they mocked and laughed at him for simply asking, “Dost thou talketh to me?” Admittedly, that type of diction does not exist in the modern world anymore so it is strange to hear that. However, this type of behavior does create problems because younger viewers will think that mocking and laughing someone who is different is acceptable. On another note, it is quite difficult to imagine a scenario in which an individual who unleashes physical aggression to be rewarded. However, this type of situation is possible in a show like Rick and Morty. When the “demonic alien spirit” version of morty’s family lunges at Rick, Morty has no choice but to press a button that ultimately melts the family down and finally gets captured in a box. In that scene, both Rick and Morty are rewarded by being relieved of the dangerous presence of the “demonic alien spirit” family. Although this type of situation cannot be translated into reality since the plotline is fictitious, the graphic illustration of the family melting to the ground can desensitize a child’s view on violence. As a result, the child can get used to violence since it appears so much in television programs. In both SpongeBob SquarePants and Rick and Morty, reward and punishment does not occur often. Most of the time a physical or social aggression happens in the show, the rest of the characters just stand by idly. This threatens a young viewer’s perspective on violence, since the shows normalize the aggression. On another note, two examples of positive behavior other than aggression can be seen in Blues Clues. The first example is when Steve asks the audience to lower voice because baby Paprika is sleeping. This teaches good manners to young
According to Moore, children need violent entertainment so that they are better able to express feelings they were taught to hide and convert those feelings into problem solving and social skills (79). I can personally relate to Moore’s statement because I have grown up with a little brother. Cartoons such as Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and Power Rangers had a big impact on mine and my brother’s relationship. For example, I can remember after watching Power Rangers we would make up a game and pretended to protect the city, us being the super heroes that defeated the bad guy and saved the day! The violence created and presented in the cartoons that we watched enabled us to find a common interest between one another. I can’t help but think that those cartoons have also had the same effect on millions of other children around the
Are you ready to the Spongebob roller coaster you can have happiness with the roller coaster in family, and friends. The Spongebob roller coaster the fastest roller coaster in the world, it’s the fastest the roller coaster, it’s done in 20 seconds . If you're bored watching tv with the family and friends can ride the Spongebob roller coaster and have happiness and they can eat and come back and ride the attraction again. The best roller coaster of the world when the attraction, it’s high when the roller coaster goes down the gravity it’s pushing the rider down quickly and that doesn't let him breathe. The roller coaster, it’s on the centripetal Force the roller coaster, it’s quick. The best Spongebob roller coaster of
Violent T.V shows and video games can increase children's aggression. Dr Phil explains "the number one negative effect is they tend to in appropriately resolve anxiety by externalizing it. They can attack someone, they can kick a wall or they can be mean to a dog, abet or even people." It means that the kids who are exposed to violent shows or
Television is the mainstream of our culture. Violence on television has been a topic of conflict since before 1950. There have been repeated debates on how to protect children from the harmful effects of violence on television. Television is one form of modern media that influences the everyday lives of people. Televised violence has a major effect on how children perceive the world and how they behave. "American television has become the most violent in the world. It is for this reason why researchers have focused their attention toward television violence" (Cantor & Hoffner 424-4-25). Children enjoy watching television and now with the increased technology of cable and movie
SpongeBob is an uneducated and underpaid fry cook. His best friend is a mentally challenged pink starfish who doesn’t have a job and lives in a rock. His only other friends are a stingy crab (who is also his boss), a whale who is somehow the daughter of a crab, and a violent (and somewhat crazy) squirrel from Texas. Everyone else hates him because he is annoying and has destroyed many places, including the Krusty Krab and even the entire city of Bikini Bottom a few times. In fact, there’s a national No SpongeBob Day, and everyone celebrates it, including his best friend. However, he still stays happy and optimistic (most of the time). And if SpongeBob can do it, everyone else can. No matter what, every scenario has at least one positive part.
Watching “SpongeBob SquarePants” as a child made me realize that owning a vehicle is vital in order to get our desire destinations safely and punctual. There were numerous occasions where I found myself dependent on others. Though there are countless of bus stops I can use for transportation, I am not comfortable riding in one. Walking is another type transportation I took for school and work. However, a rainy day impedes a travel by foot. Additionally, riding my bicycle was another way I got around. My errands require extensive transportation on a daily basis. I did not want to be a burden any further. Luckily, I discovered Uber. I am pleased and relieved that I have discovered a reliable way to get to my destinations at a reasonable price.
Spongebob Squarepants is a good show but, is it the best show on television? First of all there are a lot more popular cartoons out there like Tom & Jerry. Tom & Jerry was on for a very long time almost as long as Spongebob but, Tom & Jerry has a lot more humor in it. Spongebob is one of the most popular shows on television. What little kid doesn't want to watch a crazy sponge that does stupid things. Spongebob is a nice and happy character but there are better shows out there.
I must admit that although I was not an indoors type of kid, the opening line of the show, “Are you ready, kids?” always drew me to the living room like a magnet; even as a college freshman, I never bypass the television when my favorite show, SpongeBob Squarepants, is on. I am not merely attracted to the show because of the character’s infectious humor but because of the numerous life lessons it has to offer; besides teaching me a billion ways to be an annoying neighbor, SpongeBob has taught me innumerable life values of overriding significance. The most notable attitude of SpongeBob is his irrepressible and inextinguishable optimism. The adorable yellow sponge seems to be oblivious to the dark side of everything and only sees the bright and positive sides to things and everyone, including his pompous and grumpy neighbor, Squidward Tentacles.
In Stephen Hillenburg’s TV show named SpongeBob SquarePants, SpongeBob the main character is a naive, generous, sympathetic and chivalrous sponge. In the episode “The Sanctuary,” through SpongeBob’s actions, you can conclude SpongeBob is a generous/naive sponge. The reason behind this thought is, SpongeBob takes in abandoned snails. At first, it was a generous and kind act however, eventually SpongeBob had thought he could take in more snails than he could actually handle and that was quite naive of SpongeBob. SpongeBob’s looks prove he is a sympathetic sponge. The reason I believe this is, SpongeBob’s eyes become large and googly this normally is used in cartoons to portray sadness. When SpongeBob was looking at the snails his eyes became
If you’ve ever come across Nickelodeon then I’m sure you’ve heard of Spongebob, afterall it is one of their most popular shows. Spongebob is a show about a group of underwater sea creatures who go on undersea excursions. The shows main characters would include of: Patrick Starfish, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks, Eugene Krabs, Pearl, Plankton, and of course, Spongebob. Because this is a cartoon some of the characters have traits that can be exaggerated, with that being said I thought it would be interesting to look further into what psychological disorders the cast shows throughout different episodes. Before making any diagnosis it’s important to have background knowledge regarding said person or in this case sea animal.
Did you know that if spongebob aged he would be 31 years old, 50 years old in sponge years. Spongebob started in 1999 made by the man name Stephen Hillenburg, he is 55 years old now, and he is still making spongebob episodes 20 in all. Spongebob in a talking, yellow sponge, his best friend's name is Patrick, Patrick is a pink starfish. Spongebob is a fry cook at the most popular restaurant under the sea, The Krusty Krab, Spongebob loves his job so much he would do anything for his job and his boss, name Mr.Krabs he is a stingy crab he would do anything to make an extra buck. His co-worker is Squidward a by the name he is a squid, he does not like anyone in bikini bottom. Sandy in a squirrel that live in a big dome under the water,
I find that violence is a large part of our everyday lives. Through people constantly yelling at each other, or from watching television and movies. We are becoming less sensitive to this violence because it has become a norm for us. For this discussion post I decided to watch a SpongeBob episode because I was watching a few children today. The episode is called karate choppers, and it may be one of the most violent episodes of SpongeBob. This episode aired in 1999 and is one of the very first episodes. This episode features SpongeBob and Sandy “playing” karate but Mr. Krabs doesn’t want them to play anymore. This goes on for a majority of the episode. SpongeBob and Sandy are seen hitting each other multiple times throughout this episode and
Children viewers could relate to SpongeBob and use Squidward as the representation for what they oppose, just as Nickelodeon’s rebellious brand is hoping to instill in its viewers. In the episode of SpongeBob Squarepants, “Bubblestand,” SpongeBob successful hold a stand to blow bubbles and shows Patrick how to do it. Squidward is immediately dismissive of them, yet is still curious about blowing a bubble (Yasumi, July 17, 1999). After failed attempts,
Sponges are one of the most primitive, ancient types of multicellular animal. The vast majority are marine, but a few species dwell in fresh water. Sponges are often found attached to rocks, reefs, or other animals, and feed by straining granular particles from the water. Their frequently irregular body shape can be rather large because their interlocking spicules form a harder skeleton, which are often found preserved as fossils. Sponges are made up of only a few varieties of cells, some cells are unique to a specific phylum and do not have a genuine nervous, digestive, or circulatory systems. For these reasons, they are not immediately ancestral to more complex animal
Television is especially influential on the children of today. Thirty years ago, not every home had a television; they were considered a luxury that only the rich could afford. Now, most households have two televisions and children watch them incessantly. Many children's programs are extremely violent and a child can learn violent behavior from watching these programs. For example, about a month ago, in Norway, a small girl was beaten, stripped, and left to die by three boys aged 5, 6, and 6. When asked why