1. Media Virus by Douglas Rushkroff
... in a way analogous to the transmission of genes. Memes are started by such media icons like Pee Wee Herman, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, Micheal Jackson, Madonna, certain music like Rap and corporations such as MTV are all guilty of spreading the media virus. What Rushkroff believes is that shows like the ones I just mentioned are helping Generation X learn how to ... ", Ren and Stimpy deal with homosexuality, Beavis and Butthead teach us how to be critical of what we are watching on television, Madonna gives us an understanding of sex, and Rap is dealing with racial discriminati...
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- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: Undergraduate