Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 8

Unethical Persuasion

This image is coming from a Dr. Pepper TEN commercial and it clearly states that "It's not for WOMEN." The intent of this commercial is clearly selected towards the target audience to drink it, and that is men. It is also saying that women shouldn't drink this because it is a manly drink. Of course that doesn't mean that women cannot go out and buy this product because their free will gives them the choice to drink it or not. It simply just says that it is not intended for women, but only manly men. The strategies it uses are Sex appeals. It purposely selected men to buy this product and not women. So women can keep their girly drinks but manly men can drink Dr. Pepper Ten.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM

Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 7

Persuasive Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM

"Happy" by Pharrell Williams is a great song and if you don't get happy as you listen to it then you may need to see a doctor. This song has no direct target audience but to everyone in the world. In the video and along with the beat it gives you a kind of feeling that makes you want to get out of your seat and dance along. It gives people the upbeat exposure that can catch people's heads bobbing or finger tapping along with it. The song is very positive with it's message and is intended to put people in a better mood. It puts the listeners in a positive frame of mind. It also affects the listeners pace, by giving them the uptempo beat.

Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 6

Activist Art

NOT YOURS II” by Heather Keith Freeman

The painting is about political attacks against women's humanity. It is defending them by saying that whatever they do with their body is not their business and not their decision. The target audience is to all people who have negative views to women's humanity. The piece of art is plain as day as to show what it's intentions are. It visually shows a lot more about women and how they can do what they want with their selves because it is their life and they make their own decisions. It challenges the existing social order based off of giving rights to women doing what they want to themselves.

Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 5

Nonverbal Analysis

When analyzing Al Pacino's Inspiration Speech on YouTube, I watched a bunch of great concepts that were used from chapter 8. Al Pacino has the physical appearance of a coach. He has the physical appearance as someone that has power as well as wisdom. He says things about his life past the helps relate to the guys playing on the team. You can see from the body language of the players that they are understanding and relating to what Al has to say. He also uses great Kinesics when giving his speech. His hand movements and gestures to give the players a visual of when he says "an inch" or "claw for that inch." His immediacy towards getting them pumped is outstanding. He raises his voice at the right times to help climax the speech.

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Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 4

Persuasive Language Analysis

While looking at the Pros and Cons of social networking it has very good points on why both sides are important. I can understand that it is important for specific situations because it released the news about certain shootings faster than news crews could arrive to the scene. It makes it much better because it is faster for people to get their information. Although the cons are topped off with the fact that a lot of false information is released and just causes a bunch of drama with all of the rumors. It can ruin peoples lives in a way with how fast people can repost or share something that is negative about them and may not even be true. It also helps others create relationships and is helpful for people meeting their significant others, although in the readers comments it takes away from human emotion and everything is "LOLed." I believe that a lot of things from chapter 7 could be considered in making this analysis. Although not to much of Doublespeak is used to persuade people in the concepts because they make valid points and don't really use fancy words to try and beat around the bush.

Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 2 - Target Audience

Men and Women's cologne and perfume both are different in a very strong way. They want different things and companies make all kinds of different smells that would appeal to the opposite sex or display a persona of that person wearing it.

Men's Fragrance

Burberry Cologne by Burberry

It says " Burberry is a great scent for real men in a casual setting," according to FragranceNet.com. This product has appealed to not a specific age group. Only referring to real men though. It does not pertain to a specific ethnicity or culture. It has no source of where it is most popular at. I believe that people who use this cologne feel more confident based off of the quote. Especially in a casual setting. It's texture is very smooth and clear. It isn't too tall and not too wide. Although it does have the perfect balance between being to tall or to wide. Maslow's Self-Esteem would go great with the whole real men feel, because guys want to be known as real men and would do anything to be that way.  It looks mature for the mature kind of people. It's colors look great together and looks like an all around good marketing style. I believe that this would be for the younger to middle aged businessmen in casual settings. This product goes with Ethical Equality because it doesn't have a specific ethnic group it is focused on so everyone is equal.

Women's Fragrence

Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture

It is "a feminine fragrance that is both subtle and refreshing. The floral blend of gardenia, honeysuckle and jasmine smells delicate and soft, giving off an aroma that is flirty and fun" according to FragranceNet.com It is suitable for the office as well as wearing it in casual settings. I believe that this is aimed at the younger age group because of it's look. It has bright pink colors and the name viva la juicy that seems fitting for a younger girl who likes to get out for a few drinks. As well as trying to smell good and possibly impress a guy. It does not specifically say that it is popular in a certain geographical area. It also has no product appeal to a specific ethnic group. I believe it goes with Maslow's Self-Esteem, because when they use this product it will make them seem more sexier and confident because they want heads to turn. Efficiency, practicality, and pragmatism is the american value it refers to the most in my point of view. Utility is more important than show. I believe they want to work but only made the bottle for standing out purposes so consumers will notice it more and seem more interested.

Joseph Snapp - Blog Post 1 - Analyzing Ethos

Analyzing Ethos

When the time comes around when U.S. Citizens have to vote, they all need to know who they are voting for. Otherwise we will have people who do not look out for us, whether it be about economic prosperity, bringing home our troops, or focusing on other problems with gun laws and so on. We want people in our government and court systems that have good credibility. Someone with Experience, confidence, is trustworthy, and very likeable. My three candidates will show good Ethos in running for office, I will give my opinion on who I believe is the best candidate.

Mary Landrieu

Mary has great experience and has a good past record while she was in office. She has great goodwill in wanting to continue with improving the lives of  the Louisiana people. She has served eight years in the Louisiana State Legislative, and another two as the State Treasurer. She has shown great confidence in fighting a 10 year battle to help save the coast of Louisiana after recovering from BP oil spills. She is labeled as the "Center of the Senate" according to the National Journal. I believe that with the experience she has that she enhanced her credibility a lot.

Bill Cassidy

Bill displays great characteristics with his family and his love to help people. He attended LSU medical school and has co-founded a clinic for helping the working people that are uninsured. He has also helped turning a run down K-mart store into a surge hospital to help with Katrina victims. Him and his family are all about helping others. His wife was a breast cancer surgeon but gave that up to raise their three children. I believe that Bill has enhanced his credibility based off his enjoyment with helping others. I believe he would be a great senator.

Rob Maness

I believe that Colonel Robert Maness has very good credentials. He has served 32 years in the military. He enlisted in the Air Force when he was 17 and moved around a lot because he was  part of a military family.He has achieved a lot in the military and he has served us well. I believe that with that he has great confidence. With that, serving in the military has given him lots of credit because who doesn't love a war hero that has fought for our individual rights? It shows that he has fought for us on the battlefield and will do so again in our government. He also is competent because he has proved himself for having executive oversight of local school and working with the citizens tax dollars. He has also worked with elected school boards in improving the lives of children as well as military children and their families through the school. The candidate has enhanced his credibility based off of showing the U.S. that he is willing to die for our rights in another country and will do the same while at home.

Out of all of the Candidates I believe that Rob Maness would be the best choice for U.S. Senate. He has the greatest Credibility as far as being a family man, serving in our nations military for so long, and understanding the cost of a dollar to an american family. He has great confidence, and is very likeable which will take him far in the voting process.