Given what you've learned about mythology, and how it reflects the culture/values of its times, nominate an epic story from our times that will be remembered as an emblem of this culture in two thousand years. Explain your choice.
Will we be remembered for our amazing structures? Our advanced technology that allowed us to have all of humankind's knowledge accessible a click away? I believe we will be remembered for our entertainment and our expectations. A story from our times that will go down in legend, is that of Beyoncé. She is I know overrated, but some people are die hard members of the "Bey-Hive". Queen Bey rose to prominence as one of the members of the all powerful girl group Destiny's Child. Beyoncé was the leader of the three, only using the group as a catapult for a solo career. At the turn of the millennium, Beyoncé released her solo album, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. She had the biggest influence as bringing a mix of pop and R&B back to the mainstream radio and establishing it as a medium favorite for all of the contemporary pop music industry. She was also included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013 and 2014.
I agree that Beyonce is a powerful women for our world. I don't really agree that she would be remembered for a super long time by everyone. I do think she will be remembered for her music. She is one of the most influential musician and human being to many people i could say.
ReplyDeleteI think that maybe she would be remembered because of how so many people try to make her so much bigger than she really is. If it were just for actions I do not think she would be remembered for two millennium, but because of her presence in music, social media, and over exaggeration everywhere (her birthday being a "national holiday") I think she might just have a chance.
DeleteI find it absolutely amazing that you know so much about Beyoncé, and I like how you see her as a symbol of American culture. I really enjoyed reading this post. It was very entertaining.
ReplyDeleteIts a collection of Instagram birthday wishes to "Queen Bey, Wikepedia, and records she beat that I already knew. oh and her spotify biography.
DeleteI'm very glad you found this entertaining, and maybe you to will join the hive.
DeleteI wish I had the same passion you do about so many things. Its funny but also amazing how you consider her a symbol for American culture. But I agree with you beyonce is like a queen and everybody knows about her. Oh and yes her birthday should totally be a national holiday ��
ReplyDeleteIts not that I'm passionate about her, in fact most of her music isn't to my taste. However, I can not say she does not have immense talent and dedication to her work, as well as influencing others.
DeleteThis journal is really weird, but its somehow its still a good example. I honestly didn't believe you when you said you wrote about Beyonce and posted it lol. Something I dont agree on is her birthday being a national holiday .-.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I do not think her birthday should be a national holiday. But I feel like the media is going to find a way to make it happen.
DeleteBeyonce is definitely part of our culture and does have an immense influential impact on us Americans. However, she didn't come to my mind at all when we writing this journal, but of course you, who knows every song and artist there is, would know so much about her and see her as an emblem of our culture.
ReplyDeleteWell I mean, he did give us this assignment on her birthday sooo...but I honestly do think she does have an influence on our culture, even if her music isn't to everyone's taste.
DeleteBeyonce is life dude. So Is Chipotle, omg i love chipotleee. On a serious note, beyonce is pretty cool since she is known pretty much everywhere, she should be considered as part of American culture. Nice journal Daniel I enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteChipotle is my liiiiffe. Beyonce is pretty huge everywhere and I think she really has become a huge part of our culture.
DeleteYou have a great argument and Beyoncé is a great artist. But think about it, Elvis used to be huge but hardly anyone talks about him anymore. So if Beyoncé was to be remembered in the future, she would have to do a lot more.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Elvis being the father of rock n roll is so much more important. However, even though I have immense respect and admiration for him I feel like music was his only influence. Beyonce continues to influence others through not only her music, but also through her organizations, feminist campaigns, etc.
DeleteWow, thank you for saying that I will be remembered. I just don't really know if I deserve this talent. I mean, I know God gave it to me, but I just feel like having all this talent is unfair. Jk great post I love the points you made.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And I do not think it is morally fair that you possess so much talent. But remember, thank god for this moment. Always love Houston. Thank your parents, who you love and the judges for picking you.
DeleteBeyonce is liiife. In all seriousness its not like I worship her. I honestly don't like the majority of her music. Ariana Grande, bae, has not had a significant career or made an impact on society or american culture yet. Maybe in a decade, but for now I don't think she is of much significance. BUT HER MUSIC IS AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteWow I didn't know u liked Beyonce so much. I love her too I agree with your journal.
ReplyDeleteI don't like her as much as I respect her. She is extremely talented and I do enjoy some of her music. *puts hand up*
DeleteWow, this journal is very well put together and really captures on the idea of your believe that she is part of our culture. I do however agree that she is a very influential person for people all over the world, knowing that her music takes part in lives of many people. They can relate to the music that she has produced and that's something that makes her amazing. I could see on how you justify that she is apart of our culture.
ReplyDeleteThank you (: I think that most people in our culture at least know who she is or have heard one or two of her songs, even if they didn't like them. She is a perfectionist and the themes she sings about are very wide and you can relate to most.
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