Video clip - Lindsay

I chose this video clip because it covers two important areas that I'm trying to cover with my driving questions, which revolve around the media and pop-culture. In this clip we see a group of teenage boys "Ghost-riding the whip" which has become a pastime for many kids in our generation. This clip from King 5 News makes the community aware of the new pop-culture trend and informs them by the consequences that evolve from such an act (IE: jail-time, automobiles being impounded, and thousands of dollars worth of federal fines) This clip also discuss' new slang among teens and young adults that have been spawned by other aspects of media, such as music music videos being produced by rap and hip-hop artists.

This clip proves that the media can be both informative and persuasive in many ways, both good and bad. the media revolving around the music industry can introduce many interesting ideas to teenagers, while the news can inform said teenagers parents and community members their actions and the consequences that follow.