Saturday, March 5, 2011
Mascots v. Cartoons
I was taking the test and it dawned on me. What is the difference between mascots and cartoons? The majority of the class took offense to the American Indian mascots. The majority also said that cartoons aren't that harmful. But aren't mascots just giant cartoons of sorts? I think an exaggerated Indian costume on a mascot can't be any worse than a little Spanish cartoon with a mustache, thick accent, and sombrero. It's pretty strange. Just something to think about. Personally I don't think the mascot thing is that bad. I think an American Indian mascot represents hard work and dedication more than a cartoon could represent anything meaningful.
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I disagree, A mascot is a direct representation of something ist presenting a mocking message especially if the mascot is a walking caracther or stereotype. Its hurtful mockery and misrepresentations.
ReplyDeleteNow as for cartoons yes they can be similarly as hurtful but overall each cartoons message can be overshadow by its shepher of entertainment which is not to represent anything overall but good humor. And this is what makes this socially more exceptable.