Word Crimes: Video Analysis

If you grew up watching the catchy School House Rock videos, you are likely to have learned a lot of grammar from them. You may think that the video Word Crimes performed by "Weird Al" Yankovic is another fun way to learn something new, but you would be wrong. This is a parody of the song Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell Williams. This video was not my favorite, but it did leave a lasting impression on me. Although, Word Crimes was very overwhelming and annoying, it pointed out many mistakes that we use in today’s society and it reminded me of some grammar rules I was already aware of and others that I did not know. Word Crimes can be a very difficult video to watch. There are constantly words and descriptions flashing across the screen. “Weird Al” is known for having his own quirky sense of style in his performances and by what he wears. This video was too eccentric for me. I am someone who likes to have order and I could not concentrate on this video because it seemed way to chaotic. The video’s lyrics did match up well with the song’s melody, but I would not …show more content…
I do not believe that this is necessary or helpful. The video spends a lot of time pointing out what people do wrong, but very little time teaching them how to fix it. What about the people who have not had luxury of a solid educational environment due to low economic status or health issues? I don’t think watching this video is going to make them instantly better at grammar, but it will probably make them feel bad about themselves. In reality, I think many people have a decent grip of proper grammar, but they choose not to use it to save time or they simply do not care. The importance of grammar ultimately comes down to the context it is being used in. If you are texting a friend, it is not as important to use proper grammar than if you are writing on a job application or a reference