Tag Archives: Stuart Hall

trying to find their way home

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Dave

Its hard to define exactly why the television series Homeland gives rise to such completely opposite sentiments, other than at its base, there is a deep seated and ingrained Christian bias against the Semite in general, and its complementary identity … Continue reading →

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SHARE THE LOUD HAILER: If It Doesn’t Spread Its Dead.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Dave

Or, similarly, “It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.” Fans reject the idea of a definitive version produced, authorized, and regulated by some media conglomerate. Instead, fans envision a world where all of us can participate … Continue reading →

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THE CELEBRITY OF COMMODITY: Instant Karma of Possession

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dave

” Similarly, when Nike introduced a new shoe line “Air Huarache” and wanted to distinguish its sign from those of other shoe lines, Nike adopted John Lennon’s song “Instant Karma” as a starting point for the shoe’s sign value. Nike … Continue reading →

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CONTEXTUAL MIND GAMES: “FREE LOVE” or REAL LOVE?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Dave

It seems as if John Lennon has been mainly remembered in ways that endorsed his desire and passion for political activism. However, popular culture proves that this was not always the case, since by definition “popular” is a metaphor for the product … Continue reading →