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Assignment:
Watch Netflix video "The American Meme"
1). What toll do you think celebrity and social media take on the public's standards of body perfection?
2). The documentary introduced us to influencers who have gained a following from sexualizing or degrading women as well as others who use their platforms to advocate for feminism. Did you think anything was surprising about this dichotomy? Do you think one side gets more attention than the other? Do you think there is any overlap in fan bases?
3). Do you think most social media influencers are happy with their lives? Why or why not? Be sure to refer to specific examples from American Meme to help illustrate and support your own points.
4). Who does the documentary credit with being the first social media influencer? How did they get famous? What has their experience with fame been like?
5). Do you think influencers outgrow the lifestyle? Is being an influencer sustainable? Be sure to refer to specific examples from American Meme to help illustrate and support your own points.
6). Do you believe social media is based in reality? Do you think celebrities and influencers show their authentic selves to their online followings? Be sure to refer to specific examples from American Meme to help illustrate and support your own points.
7). In the documentary, parallels were drawn between celebrities and religious figures. Do you think celebrity and fame have become like a new religion? What similarities and differences can you discern between the two?
8). Do you think the documentary glorifies the behavior of social media influencers? Do you think the documentary portrays social media in a mostly positive, mostly negative, or balanced way? Be sure to refer to specific examples from American Meme to help illustrate and support your own points.