It was actually hard to pick three icons that are significant to me. I think that maybe I have become so accustomed to the exposure of popular culture in my everyday life that I don't really dwell on any few in particular. I tend to focus not so much on celebrities and such, but friends and family that have a direct affect on my life. Although, for this assignment I have chosen celebrities since it would be easier for the class to identify with them. I have chosen Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Susan G. Komen.
Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres are both successful female talk show hosts. They are somewhat in competition with each other as far as time slots for television listings. Although Oprah and Ellen have a different layout on their talk shows from one another, they most likely share the same target audience. Susan G. Komen is an activist that decided to make her mission to help fight breast cancer her profession as well. Susan G. Komen lost a sister to breast cancer, and has been rallying in her fight to make people more aware of the disease ever since.
I chose these women as my icon representatives because but they are always willing to assist others, but at the same time are following their own dreams. Both Oprah and Ellen appeal to me as everyday average people. They both have been able to balance their real life with their celebrity life. Oprah has overcome diversity growing up, achieving many goals to become one of the most successful business women in America. Ellen DeGeneres has also overcome diversity, being open about her sexuality to the public has only enhanced her image in the eyes of many. I appreciate her courage and determination for remaining true to herself. Susan G. Komen has enhanced the lives of many people in spite of her personal loss. I like that she has remained a positive force in assisting so many individuals in their fight with breast cancer; so much so that her name has become synonymous with her cause.
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I like how you chose your icons. I dont get to watch Oprah or Ellen but I have seen a few of Ellen's shows when I have been off of work. I do agree that they both seem like everyday regular people and that they can relate to their audiance more than what other talk show hosts can. And Susan G. Komen is an icon to many men and women because of the fight that she is doing for others and the millions of dollars that she is trying to raise to beat breast cancer. But I honestly did not think about men being affected by breast cancer so this post has brought that to my attention.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Angela. You have choose three great icons. I believe that between these three icons, they touch the heart of all women and many men. I do not believe that all women watch Oprah or Ellen, or has a relative who with breast cancer, but I do believe that all women can relate to one of the three. And as far as men goes, they are just as affected. I do not know if they go around telling people they watch Oprah and Ellen but im sure there is a significant number of men who watch those shows or at least have discussions with women who watch these shows. And when it comes to breast cancer, it effects everyone men, women, and children.
ReplyDeleteGreat picks Angela! Ellen has done very well for herself, by being herself - she has a great sense of humor and is also one of the few gay females who are open about it. Ellen doesnt have many critics and she doesnt put on airs . I think thats why she is so popular.
ReplyDeleteOprah does it all - long running TV show, very generous with her money for less fortunate, she is a minority female that doesnt mind having a few curves. Gotta love her!