Blog post 1: Our Favourite Television Programme.

The media is the best way to showcase the beautiful side of one’s culture. People expect the media to incorporate fun learning culture. The audience use what they see or hear not only to be entertained but also to learn about culture. We chose the series called Gossip Girl as an example.

This show has influenced the way in which teenagers and young adults think in every aspect. One of the characters that have impacted the audience would be Chuck Bass. He always feels that he should aim higher to achieve more in life.  He doesn’t give up easily and makes sure he gets what he wants. Teenagers these days, especially guys, started mimicking the way he thinks and his perception on life based on the series.

Another character that impacted the today’s female generation would be the way in which Blair Waldorf acts. Girls who are fans of Blair Waldorf have taken it to the next level where now they even have step-by-step tutorials to act like her. One of her many famous quotes are “don’t just stare at me, do something! ” which have lead many girls to adopt her dominant figure after seeing her character being portrayed that way.

Serena Van der Woodsen would be one of the characters, which has impacted the way girls feel about themselves. This applies to fashion because Serena is the prominent face from the show and girls always feel more confident after seeing her style as well as the way her character is. She portrays a very confident character and this makes girls who have lower self-esteem become more confident about themselves. Also, learning to be more self-assured in their own skin.

The media as a cultural storyteller has given good and bad impacts on today’s generation. It is definitely the best medium to convey cultural messages.

Post by:

1. Writer: Tiviya.
2. Editors: Pearl-Lyn & Edwin Thiang.
3. Researchers: Carmen Lau & Esther Oksenholt.


Sources of the pictures and gifs are from Tumblr.