tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825713035515260198.post4303431285088054098..comments2023-11-02T05:31:10.332-07:00Comments on Ants, Gender & Games: What does it mean to be "All American"?Dr. McKameyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402085536753909677noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825713035515260198.post-24843730502124310382016-02-12T13:54:56.974-08:002016-02-12T13:54:56.974-08:00In what ways are media performances leading edges ...In what ways are media performances leading edges for discussions in human rights and equality? Beyonce's performance and message(se) were broadcast in living rooms and bars across the world.Dr. McKameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402085536753909677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825713035515260198.post-22520641151482212412016-02-09T18:14:41.667-08:002016-02-09T18:14:41.667-08:00I completely agree with your comment about the dis...I completely agree with your comment about the display/homage Beyonce put on forcing people to pay attention and see it. Unfortunately, they will only truly see the point she is trying to make if they understand and have the knowledge. An impressive number of people do not even know who the BPP are and therefore will not know it is their 50th anniversary. As for the rest of your blog post, I am in complete agreement. I think you raised a lot of good and thought-provoking points. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949243517533370437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825713035515260198.post-91593987211082539302016-02-09T14:49:54.614-08:002016-02-09T14:49:54.614-08:00I don't think we will see more backlash than b...I don't think we will see more backlash than before from these performances during the halftime show because it has all been seen before. In 1993, Michael Jackson put on a performance singing some of his major hits, including Jam, Billie Jean, Black or White, We are the World and Heal the World. All of these songs promote a huge message of love for all. This happened 23 years ago, so what we saw on Sunday wasn't really new. In comparison, the 3 performers from 2016 gave a very similar message to the American people. There will always be backlash, no matter who the performer is or what message they are giving, but I don't think it will be worse than before.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112254081057147946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825713035515260198.post-33643151559171348392016-02-09T13:06:10.820-08:002016-02-09T13:06:10.820-08:00I would argue that both are happening simultaneous...I would argue that both are happening simultaneously. As someone who a avid fan of the BBPFSD and their politics and philosophies I was both appalled and appreciative of Beyonce's choice of aesthetics in regards to her performance. The overt sexuality in the celebration of the BPP's 50 year existence is... problematic. The links to the LBGT community are, in my opinion, a response to Michael Sam. The backlash will continue because these are counter cultural to what is and has been the normative in this current state of how "society" operates Klouishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209354097743460012noreply@blogger.com