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#9 Topics in Food

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  I found this image pretty interesting. It's quite a simple sign yet it really incapsulates a much larger issue. The term "supersizing poverty" on one hand can be a play on words regarding fast food slang in advertising and menu items, while referring to a sense of corporate greed when it comes to large companies underpaying workers. I feel as if the sign can also be highlighting the issue of companies cheaping out on making their food so it can be cheaper on both ends, ultimately leading to unhealthy food and an almost dangerous level of convenience to those who may only be able to afford fast food.

#8 H.

 H. I wanted to take a second today and write about a song that's been on my mind for a while now and how it resonates with me, that song being "H." by TOOL. I'm sure it's shocking that I'm yet again writing about music here, but bear with me while I over analyze this song like any other stereotypical TOOL fan. I've easily listened to this song hundreds of times, yet as of recently it's been hitting me a lot harder emotionally. The beauty of it is that the song can really have a different meaning depending on the listener, and I've definitely gotten something different out of it on numerous occasions. however recently, I've been contemplating a lot on my relationships, more specifically relationships with my friends. Friends that I care very much about, yet our negative habits and traits only amplify when together, holding us all back in a lot of areas. A few lines from the song that stick out to me, and that I can relate to the feelings I'...

#7 Fresh

 Fresh What is the purpose of this film? The purpose of this film is to further peoples consciousness when it comes to what's put into their food. Does this film matter? Why/why not? I believe it absolutely does matter. Whether viewers want to change anything regarding what they eat or not, the film still gives important insight and can help viewers make small subconscious decisions to better their diets, or at least look into what they're eating. Is it simply easier and better for we Americans not to know about issues regarding the food we eat? It's definitely easier for us as Americans to ignore the issues regarding our food, however it is far from better. Food is quite literally a necessity to keep living, as it's our bodies fuel. Ignoring what we eat and continuing to put so much processed and unhealthy foods in our bodies, is not a great way to ensure a healthy life. Should we even bother caring? Why or why not? In my opinion, absol...