Primary Source Redo

Here is a link to the source I am using. The video should be the first one. It is called Easter Goodies.

http://www.ricekrispies.com/memorylane.aspx#/memorylane

The source I chose was a commercial from rice krispies. I remember seeing it and thinking how effective it was. It is a video of a real family. The mom is bonding with her children while using "the product." It is aimed towards families with little kids. this is an interesting source because it makes people want think that if they buy rice krispies, they can have a family this happy. The kids and mom in the video are cheerful and smiling and laughing. It is also a good idea for a project. In the commercial, rice krispies is trying to make themselves seen as a family friendly product.

possible primary sources

As most people can agree, everyone loves food! They may love different types, styles, or backgrounds of food, but everyone has that food they can not resist. For some of us, its many foods we can't resist. But what I believe is that many of us actually enjoy being with one with our food. We like to take huge bites, mouthfuls, so we can barely chew, let alone swallow.The taste of the food just fills your entire mouth to complete satisfaction. But... what if that's not enough? What about those of us whom feel the need to just be surrounded in our food?...dive into it? swim around?
The first picture I chose was a little boy eating spaghetti.. or Atleast trying to. I'm not sure how much of the food is actually getting in his mouth. He seems to be enjoying himself, non the less. He is obviously eating the spaghetti more with his hands than the spoon he is holding, and making a complete mess not only on his high chair but all over his arms and face. He seems completely content with life.
The second picture is La Tomatina. It is a traditional tomato food fight in a semi small town in Spain. For this annual event, thousands of people come to this little town for this huge event. People of all ages dream of being able to go to this event some day. There must be some thrill in being covered in food. Maybe its the idea of taking part in the worlds largest food fight, or maybe its just the idea of being smothered in food. Because of American standards and culture, many people believe it is improper to be a messy eater and be covered in food. But who doesn't love it from time to time. From children just learning to eat, to grown adults sliding in tomatoes, who doesn't enjoy the thrill of being covered in their favorite food.

Blog prompt one: introductory post

1) Write a profile of yourself based on the contents of your refrigerator or your food shelf. What do the items in it reveal about you? What don't they reveal? Do you think people would get an accurate idea of you based on it?

I believe the items in my refrigerator reveal a significant amount about me. I have many fruits, apples, pineapple, strawberries, and many more. When I was a child almost all i ate was fruit and junk food. I wouldn't eat any of the meals my mom cooked me or most foods at restaurants. I didn't even like pizza. I probably ate atleast three apples a day, and a bunch of junk and candy. The two places I have always wanted to work is a candy store and a produce stand. Coincidentally, or not so much, I have worked at a Farmers Market for five years now. Much of the food in my refrigerator comes from there. I think this reveals that I am to an extent, a healthy and pure person. I don't like too many chemicals in my food, but at the same time I will eat almost anything. I try to keep my body healthy but I am not one of those people who stresses about what they eat. I am not picky anymore like I was when I was younger. My refrigerator and pantry includes lasagna, macaroni and cheese, hot pockets, icecream, chocolate, warheads...etc. Perhaps this shows that I am not afraid to let free and shove my face occasionally. Personality wise, I think it shows that I am relaxed and chill. I believe the healthy foods show I am structured and care about myself, and the more comfort/luxury foods show that I am able to let free and have fun. Now because I live on campus, my refrigerator isn't necessarily big and doesn't contain many of the foods in which I eat. For example, I eat a fair amount of meat products, and since college I have also gotten into eating more salads. I am a very athletic person in my opinion, so the protein and vegetables might reveal that I am fit and need that type of food for energy. Although salad is a necessary food for everyone, I believe it is somewhat associated with girls as a more feminine food. On the other hand, meats are strongly associated with being a man. Because I eat a fair amount of both foods, I think it shows the two different sides of me. I love dressing up and looking "cute" but at the same time I enjoy playing sports and being "one of the guys." A lot of times I just hang out with a bunch of guys throw a football around or make sexist jokes and laugh at them. So maybe the foods I eat (not necessarily in my refrigerator because I live in a dorm and can't cook here) show a lot about my personality. I think people could get a pretty good idea about me by looking at my pantry and fridge.