Role Models

In today's media, we (this generation) seem to be drawn to those who act a fool and demonstrate less than responsible ways of life.  For example, Snookie, from "The Jersey Shore;" we watch her get drunk, yell, act in promiscuous ways, and act like a complete b*tch.  We now have people that dress like her on Halloween and those who nickname themselves after her.  These people viewing her as a role model, show how low the standards of some people have dropped.  This show and many others encourage illegal activities and poor decision making/behavior.  Do you feel that other generations role models acted this way or are we the beginning of a new look on our figure heads?

Movies, Entertainment

In response to Aubrey's post:

I know that amazon is beginning to stream video, this will make for harder sales in the theatres, as well as for netflix.  Also, blockbuster was just bought out, so now all our movie buying can happen out of store and in front of us; on the comp.  I feel this takes away from the movie going scene, but also could encourage more family oriented bonding by allowing for these movies to be at your fingertips with such ease.  Also, having movies at home allows for pausing and watching when you feel like it, as well as as much food as your house can hold, not as much as your wallet can afford.

Do you think people are being pushed to not go to the movies because of the extra expenses involved?