Why doesn't tarzan have a beard? if vampires have no reflection, how come they have such neat hair? if swimming's such good exercise, how come whales are so fat? if you throw a kitten out of a moving car, would it be considered kitty litter? how do keep off the grass signs get there? do we make bombs better or worse? why don't sheep shrink in the rain? if a person told you they were a pathological liar, would you believe them? can you learn to read from a "reading for dummies" book? if someone gives you a penny for your thoughts, and you put your two cents in, where does the other penny go? do you get change? if pro is the opposite of con, and progress is moving forward, what is congress? why don't you ever see the headline "psychic wins lottery"? why is "abbreviated" such a long word? why is it that to stop windows 98, you have to click on "start"? why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

The art of the monogamy period was characterized by style

Today's generation didn't want to watch ancient actors reciting the same tired lines. they wanted to see themselves reflected onscreen - rude, raw, entitled. these kids needed to believe that they themselves were only one daring, controversial act away from being up on that screen themselves. " - melissa jo peltier, reality boulevard within the past few years, reality tv has become a staple in the homes of people not just in america but around the world. many celebrities have given in to the undeniable effect of reality tv, choosing to have their own lives played out in front of the lens. the term "reality tv star" has been coined and is now being uttered on the lips of millions. however one feels about reality tv, this wave of entertainment seems to be here to stay. while form of low art achieves wild popularity and brings in significant profits to networks, attendance to broadway theater performances is also at an all-time high. perhaps low art and high art can thrive simultaneously. what do you think will be the lasting impact that reality tv has on the humanities and how we see ourselves as humans? based on what you learned about the theater (which was not always considered high art) in this week's readings, what may be some future similarities and differences between reality tv and the theater?

Look at the sculpture above of a gustus a staff like the one he is holding symbolized in roman culture