The Jerk

Janelle Monae became an R&B sensation in with the release of her futuristic albums The Arch Android and The Electric Lady. Janelle Monae is still a new rising artist and is growing on a lot of people in the industry and in the community. The way she sing and dance is different and is appealing. The beats and lyrics she use are very catchy and upbeat. When she made the song Many Moons she attached a message about African American history. In the Many Moons ' narrative of an android auction,…

Edward Hirsch recently gave a presentation at Aquinas College and went over a few of his poems and talked to the audience about himself and his poetry. Having Edward for our next new candidate would be a great twist on season 20 of The Bachelor. Although he is rather different from the usual handsome and fit guys that are typically on The Bachelor, this twist is exactly what The Bachelor needs. The Bachelor usually picks men that are young, good-looking, well-known, and are seeking a woman for a…

“the man that could lead well does not have the position; the one that has the position and the authority is not a true leader.” (5). The man that could lead well, Slim, lived “with a majesty achieved only by royalty and master craftsmen. He was a jerk-line skinner, the prince of the ranch... ”(Steinbeck 33) The fact that people are not in their rightful positions in life is still true to today. Even among the loneliest of the low, you can still see the American dream in everybody’s heart. What…

this as if the “thing” she hit was an object, not a man. This is where the reader can begin to see that Judy doesn’t care about anybody but herself. She does what she wants because she knows she is pretty and can get away with being a self-centered jerk. Marjorie Harvey “ had no female intimates - she considered girls stupid”( pg.2). Marjorie did not get along with other girls because she liked all the attention on herself. This is a trait of the golden girl because she thinks she is better…

of Ultron. But probably the most relatable villain is Loki. He’s tried to be a star and he’s tried to be loved by everyone, but he is always cast in the shadow of his older brother, Thor. Plus, it doesn’t help that Loki’s father, Odin, is kind of a jerk to him. This sad, relatable backstory is one of the major reasons that Loki is so adored by the Marvel…

and women. I disagree. I feel that for both sexes there is an emotional and physical part of being in love. Although, do to stereotypes we may lose some of what is most important to us. For example in love movies most guys are seen as jerks that just want to have sex, until the one comes along that is caring and listens etc.. Media like these movies I feel make both men an woman see love in a different way. I feel due to media and stereotyping some men may just see love…

Introduction Today is it obvious that police officers have a difficult time relating an image of trust within communities throughout the United States. News venues as well as social media have overwhelming captures officers and incidents that are tragic and questionable. The outcry for reform and accountability seems to be at its loudest in urban areas where the streets are plagued with violence and crime. Cities and states where law enforcement officers enter battlefields and there is a lack…

reunion between Delaney and Jose Navidad. As soon as Jose’s face comes into focus and it is realized he is Mexican Delaney immediately assumes he is at fault for the fire. He is filled with rage and the text goes on to say, “The son of a bitch. The jerk. The arsonist. It was all delanney could do from wading in and kicking him in the ribs” (288). Delaney is clearly exhibiting a racist attitude that drives him to speculate and form unreasonable accusations. Completely abandoning his humanist…

Appeal to Majority The first fallacy is an example of appeal to majority (Ad Populum) An appeal to majority is when you do something only because everyone else is doing it and you feel weird not agreeing with the group. The character from Twelve Angry Men, who committed this fallacy was the old man. During the Preliminary Voting, when they asked who's voting guilty, after most people raised their hand, the old man slowly raised his hand but was kind of hesitating to do it. The old man's actions…

In medieval times, when knights fought for honor and maidens were simple spectators of matters that were deemed too demanding for them, there existed an extolled code of chivalry that men were expected to live by. Knights were supposed to be brave, loyal, honest, generous, and kind. They were expected to defend the weak, be fair to their opponents, and respect women. However, it has been a long time since the 1100s and society has changed a lot since then. And while chivalry has clung to life…