This American Life: Reality Check

The video we watched was about real people who had dreams that most knew would probably not come true. They were about disappointment when reality kicks in. Ralph and his wife had an unusual pet--a bull named chance--and when he passed, they thought they could get the same lovable animal back by cloning. When they realized that the same personality just was not possible, they were beyond disappointment. While this story not one of the most inspiring, the next was somewhat a learning experience. Ghost of Pasha, an unknown band of New York, was a target of one of "Charlie's Pranks". Charlie uses his "pranks" to make people smile, however this one called the "Best Gig Ever" only created disappointment. Every bands dream is to be famous and be well known and Charlie gave them a fake gig. When the band realized it wasn't real and only 3 people had actually paid to see them, they were angry. However they used it as a learning experience to better themselves and their band.

Kids And Money

As we watched the documentary on Kids and Money, we were able to see the relationship between the kids and teens in middle and high school and their need to wear expensive jewelry, clothes, drive expensive cars and in general, look rich. Although i do not live in a community were most teens feel the same way, i am able to understand because i am aware that looks definitely leave a first impression. Most of the kids in the video were spoiled little brats i must say. Its amazing to me that they don't understand that not all of their parents are rich and get angry when they would rather put food on the table rather than buy new and expensive clothes for them. I was able to relate more with the few who understood that and tried to provide or do what they could for their family. Maybe some of these kids were just spoiled but im sure that most of them are the way they are, because society shapes them that way. Society plays such a huge role in who we are as we grow up.

"My Brown Eyes" by Alexander Amador

Alex is a poor, young guy living in the ghetto with gang activity and death all around him. Just like the brother who he looks up to, he gets involved into a gang. Even though his brother had been arrested, his older brother takes care of there mom, which is the main reason why Alex respects him so much and wants to be like him. Although Ales does not want to end up like his brother, he still wants to take care of his mom and be there for the only people who have taken care of him. He will be able to feel like a man if he can acomplish all this.

"Curve" by Alison Smith

Alison is 16 years old hates her body not because she is overweight, but because she is too skinny and can't gain weight. She is always hearing people say that they are too fat when to her, they have perfect bodies. a little bit of fat is good for you. She says that it is a curse to be so skinny, because she can't talk to other people about her problem. all they will tell her is that she's crazy. This story definitley shows that everyone sees imperfection in their bodies. She would give anything just to have a few curves.

"Sleeves" by Amy Hunt

Amy Hunt is 16 andis caught in concerned about her looks because of her wieght. She is self conscious because she can always here people mocking her and making fun of her behind her back. She starts to put herself down so that if she puts herself down then other people's words wont hurt as bad. She even thinks that her friends only want to hang out with her either so they will feel better about themselves of because they feel bad for her.