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their peers was risky; it could have been perceived as rude, but by following up the remark with a reminiscence about “the good old days”, McAvoy instead makes it a call to action: Do better! One of the most influential aspects of this oration is its crass delivery. Throughout the speech, McAvoy uses a few choice phrases such as “fuckin smart” and “goddamn always” to emphasize points and convey emotion. In addition, the address is delivered almost entirely in layman’s terms, making it easy for…

Perhaps I am being crass, but wouldn’t the majority of American citizens prefer it if their family and friends were not being shot by a psychotic killer who’s upset that his mother didn’t bring his breakfast into his room this morning? I didn’t think so. On balance, the…

Parliamentary and Presidential System Conservatism and Liberalism are political ideologies that differ in their intellectual structures. Conservatism includes two Christian doctrines: Universal equal rights and original sin. This lead to the conclusions that freedom is the most precious and fragile blessing we possess and also that no single individual or group can be trusted to protect and preserve it for us. (Shlichta p. 1, 2011) Conservatives believe that society should have balanced powers…

The Steve Jobs movie didn’t do well at the box office this weekend but Oscar contenders that usually go with the limited release to wide release strategy have notoriously slow starts. The box office success or lack thereof, with only making $7 million domestically, shouldn’t detract you from seeing this film. Weather you believe it or not if Steve Jobs was a genius you’re probably reading this review on an Apple product which is indicative of his influence. This movie doesn’t break down his life…

The Ladies Choice When verbalized by a man, the words “will you marry me?” signals a tradition that is accepted by all and ages old. Having this same saying spoken by a women however, is still exceptionally rare. Women should take charge of their decisions and ask first rather than the man. It is good to break tradition and be different. Who knows, maybe the marriage will be better in the long run. As stated by the New York Times, women are only allowed to pop the question once every four…

bar with roaming hands an inevitability. Sometimes a welcome, sometimes an unwelcome experience. I met Bruce there one night when he yelled ‘Hey’ at me to get my attention. He never changed much in the 10 years after despite my ignoring him with his crass ways after that first fling, meaning to impart a lesson in how to pick someone nicely. Fail! Not an option for him who loved a party. A futile effort, but…

then he explained how the wealthy people help the lower class more with their money then it would to redistribute the money through social security and welfare. But after his statement he immediately said “sorry I hope that did not come out sounding crass by the way. You know what I mean, I don 't want to sound...okay. You know what I am talking about, it 's like don 't take the money from…

remind its audience not to smoke, drink and drive, etc,. However Miller explains, “… the PSAs actually make Channel One a more effective means of selling teenagers on all that dubious merchandise- for those kinder, gentler spots actually enhance the crass commercial pitch by masking its true character” (149). Showing how PSAs actually stabilize advertisment's credibility is what leads to adolescents believing that the advertisements will provide the power, complete transformation, and happiness…

The “Fight of the Century” between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao shared similarities with the Fight if Last Century between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries in terms of grandeur and publicity. The fight between Johnson and Jeffries had a background of racism as it was fought during a time when Black people were lynched and regarded as second-class citizens by white Americans. “As Johnson became a bigger name in the sport of boxing, he also became a bigger target for a white America that…

know, for fear of disappointment or wasting money. Masculinity I am not surprised to see us rank 41-42 in masculinity, especially considering our class system and love of expensive things (at bargain prices, I might add!) However, it is considered crass to throw wealth, status, or power in others’ faces; there are subtle ways of doing this. However, in the new era of ‘celebrity envy’, I doubt youngsters would agree while they are longing for the latest handbag or fast car. We do still value…