There is a video on youtube called Rent-A-Rican Commercial. Some people find it funny. However, others have found it to be offensive. What do you think?
Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSzy4PKJaq0
TASK:
Watch the video. Then write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences)
expressing your opinion. Do you find it funny or offensive? Why? One of your sentences should contain a modal (check Unit 8).
DATE DUE: March 1, 2013
nydia: in my personal opinion to see the video in which show or imply clear that Puerto Ricans are indecent people. the video is out of context because there are very fuertesde ecsenas sex, alchol, drugs and muho more. Puerto Ricans can we enjoy the holidays but the way they have offended me. as all who have seen this video on youtube worldwide puts us as people who have no manners and no values. must respect we can not allow that way offend us. and who are dedicated to preparing that video was hand step.
ReplyDeleteI think the person may have wanted to say that Puerto Ricans are the life of the party, but he exaggerated and focused on all the negative stuff.
DeleteProf. Munoz
My opinion about the video is that it is very offensive. The majority of Puerto Ricans are responsible and hardworking people. In the video show us as if we were kept government, alcoholics and vagrants. This video also promotes homosexuality, sex and drugs. Being labeled everyone equally and not all Puerto Ricans are or act that way. Personally I do not like because it does nothing positive for our country as we are currently going through many crises Puerto Ricans.
ReplyDeleteCarmen Lugo Millan
I agree with you. I think most Puerto Ricans are not like this at all. The problem is that people focus on the negative things just like many Puerto Ricans.....sad to say.
DeleteProf. Munoz
In my opinion I understand that the video is very out of place. It's vulgar and offensive to us Puertoricans. It promotes homosexuality and drugs. We are happy to nature do not need drugs to be happy. People do not understand that n can stereotype people were still good, responsible, and workers with good moral and Christian teachings. Too bad a few might label us all equally and this video to see many people.
ReplyDeleteYahaira Rodríguez.
I think it has a bit of both. It's funny because they are showing that the Puerto Rican is cheerful at all times. Moreover it is offensive because they are also saying that the Puerto Rican has to drink, use drugs and to have sex to enjoy every moment. Unfortunately we have to ourselves that everyone thinks so as the Puerto Rican makes anything for attention. On the other hand they have to keep in mind that not all are like that, there are many who are given respect and not put their name on the floor. It's sad and embarrassing to know that everyone thinks so of Puerto Ricans and it is not fair to judge us all alike when it really is not.
ReplyDeleteYomaira Irizarry