"Fake News"

My take on "Fake News"
The goal of “Fake news” is to take current events that are potentially of no interest to most student aged/adolescent people and sarcastically broadcast them. This is done through several different television shows, comics in newspapers, and in magazines. News-feeds such as “Perez” take current events and twist them in order to find or bring out humor in them. Television shows such as “Family Guy”, “MTV News”, and “The Daily Show” find the aspects that would most interest, or catch the attention of someone who would normally not care about that particular issue. Take September 11th, for example. During the aftershocks of 9/11, younger people, especially non-minorities, were having a difficult time understanding how and if the destruction of a couple New York buildings affected them. Several “fake news” sources created segments on airport security, and how lines would be horrendous due to the 9/11 attacks. Many people started to see how such a disaster could have an effect on their everyday lives, and therefore started paying more attention to news regarding the issue. While it seems wrong to make fun of certain serious issues that are going on, it sometimes is the only way to get the point across to some people. If “fake news” can serve its intended purpose, it’s worth hearing a few wise cracks from people like Joel McHale.


Thesis Statements:
1. Road rage is a major cause of automobile accidents on our highways because of the dangerous nature of everyday drivers.

2. While there is violence in Disney films, their intended purpose is to inspire the imaginations of people of all ages.

3. Although there are several known and unknown species of ants, there are three specific species that are found in the United States.

4. Animal foundations, along with families, have helped save many animals from wandering the streets and from abuse.

5. In recent decades, climate changes have been the cause of consistent drought seasons in several areas of the world.

6. Stephen King’s brilliant writing techniques in his novel, “The Shining” keep his readers on edge with suspense.

7. Several sources have lead people to the correct conclusion that the Titanic did indeed sink in the Atlantic Ocean.

8. Research has shown that The United States, as a whole, has a drug addiction.

9. The well-chosen cast of “Saving Private Ryan” helps to portray a truly heroic war story.

10. The constant mess and foul smells lead to the conclusion that rabbits are difficult household pets.

11. Besides being a citizen of the United States, a candidate for president must portray leadership qualities such as integrity, perseverance, and must be able to hold control of a situation.

12. Aside from physical beauty alone, women must perform different tasks to show their poise, grace, and personality in order to be considered on of the best in a beauty pageant.

13. School uniforms will make daily life easier for students who would normally worry about being ridiculed for a self-chosen outfit.

14. The influence of William Shakespeare on today’s authors can be portrayed to students through any of his brilliant writing.

15. Recent studies have shown that many people with stress or anxiety have turned to Aromatherapy for relief.