The cultural phenomenon that is the television show Gossip Girl is centered around the extravagant lives of privileged Manhattanites, and how the cluster of main characters are constantly falling in and out of love. Viewers of the show can be found all across the globe; as of 2012, the show had been broadcast in 197 countries. The show was declared by New York Magazine the “Best Show Ever”. With the reviews in and the show declared a success, there is still one nagging question: why? Why is the show
The New York Times built its legacy around characteristics that did not represent the status quo nor did it follow the traditional steps in reporting news to the public. Instead of putting emphasis on reporting corruption, scandal, and extreme political views, it put importance in reporting the factual representation of events and limited both personal views and expressions (Smeraglinolo, Wehmer, & O’Rourke, 2007). The New York Times set guidelines to ensure its readers were getting the accurate
empire, it has been said that he has wielded political power through his influence over headlines. It could be interpreted this way when considering the support given by News Corporation owned newspapers, to Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s and Tony Blair in 1997. The impact of Rupert Murdoch can also be shown
surrounds the leading female protagonists, Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen, there is a great deal of feminism being shown by these Upper East Side women. To begin with, Blair Waldorf can be seen as the shows most driven and head strong female, who goes about her life in an unabashedly feminist way. She demonstrates female power and dominance with her values focusing on remaining at the top of the social rank. Despite her social standing, Blair rejects the privilege of having opportunities
What have been the major contributions to British politics offered by the Liberal Democrats over the last three decades? The Liberal Democrats have played an active part in the world of British politics over the last thirty years, in a variety of roles as a third party and as members of the conservative/liberal coalition. To truly consider the major contributions of such a party it is necessary to consider the variety of ideological and policy stances taken by the party and their effects on British
In her popular translation of Dante’s Inferno, English writer Dorothy Sayers explains that Bolgia 9 in the eighth circle of hell is reserved for “sowers of discord,” those who are “ready to rip up the whole fabric of society to gratify a sectional egotism.” If Dante had assigned fraudulent journalists a place in hell—melodramatic as it is to think about—he probably would have put them in Bolgia 9. Any intentional inaccuracy in a story is a betrayal of the public’s trust and is inexcusable for a professional
Serena van der Woodsen, one of the main characters, had just returned to Manhattan for high school classes at the Constance Billard School for Girls and St. Jude's School for Boys. Serena’s best friend Blair Waldorf is “queen bee” of the Constance Billard School for Girls, and throughout the seasons, Blair, Serena, and younger classmates fight for the “queen bee” status. Additionally, Gossip Girl features the poorer, aspiring writer Dan Humphrey, the “Golden Boy” Nate Archibald, the arrogant, womanizing
THE LABOUR PARTY LOST 4 GENERAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN 1979AND 1992. THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY LOST 3 GENERAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN 2005. WHY? An extract from Arthur Marwick- “British Society Since 1945”: The fall of Labour Party: the labour government has had a very difficult time leading to the general elections of 1979. The years between 1976-79 proved to be intense ones, filled with economic problems, intensified with labour movements looking to rejuvenate. This led to the party changing some of it’s policies
Post-feminism Post-feminism can be best described as, “an expression of the belief that feminist thought is now (at best) divisive and mean-spirited, and in any case, no longer necessary because the main aims of feminism have been achieved: men, and women are now social equals” (O’brien & Szeman 395). Post-feminism is portrayed in the show Gossip Girl. In the show, post-feminism is something that is shown throughout the entire series; specifically it is shown by how the female characters are
Who were selected to be Malory’s guinea pigs ? Dana and Zoe. When’s the salon’s opening day? December first. What’s the single thing Zoe won’t risk? Her child. Who protected Simon from Kane? Rowena. According to Dana, what’s the biggest choice a child has to make? Which video game to play. What are Simon’s favorite things in life ? Baseball, video games and dogs. Who’s Simon’s favorite cartoon character? Homer. What’s Simon’s favorite dessert? Her mom’s pumpkin pie. What did Brad show