A. What was the most fun/exciting part of the DOTCOM PHASE 1 project for you?
I really enjoyed learning about the different "brains" (i.e. reptilian, neocortex, limbic). I nowadays find myself thinking "This is totally appealing to my limbic brain!" as I drive past beautiful scenery, or sneaking up on my friends and scaring them, using "I was just testing to make sure your Reptilian brain was working alright!" in my defense. The "persuasive media language" module was also one of my favorite parts of phase one because I always have been aware of the fact that media uses subliminal messages and propaganda tools to appeal to the public, but I never analyzed a particular advertisement and dissected the "deeper meanings" of it all. Now whenever I see the Rhapsody commercial, or any other advertisement for that matter, I try to pull it apparent and figure out what the company is trying to "say" to the viewers. I find it to be quite entertaining!
B. What was the most challenging part of the DOTCOM PHASE 1 project for you?
There are so many people, and SO MANY BLOGS that I want to read and follow! I wish that it was easier for me to follow more people's blogs because there is a ton of really awesome, insanely interesting people in the program, and I only got to follow a handful via blog!
C. What is one specific suggestion you have for the DOTCOM PHASE 1 project, when we do this project again?
I have been thinking about a response to this question for quite some time and, honestly, I think that the first phase of the project was planned perfectly-- from the youtube video activities to the online interviews. The chronology and progression of the activities was awesome, too. I truly cannot think of any suggestions for change as of now, however, if I do happen to come up with something later one, I will be sure to post it!
2. Second, find the FUNNIEST video you can find on YouTube, embed it in your blog, and tell us why you find it so funny.
There are too many hilarious videos on youtube for me to deem one "FUNNIEST," but I think that there is something very cute and funny about this video:
