In this portion of the book, we see Tina's fame develop and her career take flight. As a reader, you begin to feel like you really know her and you can relate with her.
2. As a person in the spotlight, do you think it is better to seriously address what people say about you and actually defend yourself and your pride, or do what Tina did and make a joke out of the idiots that have commented of the silliest lies about her? When it comes to cyberbullying these days, do you think that her responses to peoples' comments serve as a good role model?
3. Tina talks about men and woman having senses of humor, but overall, having a common ground for humor, do you agree with this? Do you think there are extremes on either end?
-Katie
1) I do agree with Fey's opinions about Photoshop just because women everywhere see it as a strict way to live. Seeing the people on magazines look almost perfect makes the person reading the magazine feel less attracted to their own body. I might be in the same position of excitement if people Photoshopped my flaws and made me look better, however. It's good to love your body and Photoshop seems to destroy your body with a computer.
ReplyDelete2) I believe that Fey does a good job of realizing that she will not be perfect and that she won't gain the love of every human out there. She looks to the people who are making crude comments about her and politely (and sarcastically) replies with her opinions about their statement. She seems to make the whole cyberbullying thing a joke and it lightens the hurt that they are trying to serve.
3) I think both genders have a sense of humor but one side could overstep their boundaries. It isn't nice to be around someone who is constantly making sexist remarks and trying to persuade you into thinking they are right.
1. I think that Fey speaks to a wide audience when talking about Photoshopping, because it is something that can have an affect on almost every woman these days, and is seen almost everywhere. Like Madison pointed out, it's always great to see yourself without acne or with whiter teeth, so on and so on, but it's important to love yourself the way you are already, because those unique features give you personality.
ReplyDelete2. I think that it really depends on what is being said. If people are spreading bad and potentially harmful rumors, then I do think that they should be seriously addressed. But if they are talking about little lies, I think that is is good to be able to brush them off, because there's always going to be a critic of some sort. I do think that her comments help those who are being cyberbullied, because it makes it lighter and helps people to realize that the bullies have the issues. I think that she reenforces this throughout the book, referring back to positive body image.
3. I definitely think that there can be extremes from both men and women. Especially with stand-up comics, men and women both come under fire for some things that they say, from racism to sexism to simply being crass.