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Perspectives:
An American Studying American Studies Not in America.
Jasper JohnsFlag1967
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Diddily squat.• Janteloven…
• Jantehaten…
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Disclaimer/Waiver:
• Opinions, sweeping generalizations, personal musings. • The opinions expressed today are mine alone, and do not reflect nor should not be held against myself, my family, my nation or my g-d. Nor Roskilde University.• Feel free to ask questions about anything.
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"The so-called Beat Generation was a whole bunch of people, of all different nationalities, who came to the conclusion that society sucked."
Amiri Baraka
American society sucks, sometimes…
But it also sings.
Ned Flanders parents on a Simpson’s episode were portrayed as Beatniks.
‘Spontaneous prose.’ Experimental poems.
Spunky leaders, half-baked recipes.
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Recipe for an American
5 basic ingredients: Earnesty. – 1 cup. (Sometimes labeled under the brand “self-righteous”).• Self-irony is a rare wine in USA.
• Hollywood and the mass media take themselves seriously. Nobody else does. Liberal celebrity pundits helped President Bush win re-election.
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Recipe for an American
5 basic ingredients: Earnesty. – 1 cup.
Space – 20 million liters. • Physical space – big homes, big cars, Big Macs
• Personal space – 1-meter (invisible) defense field circling every American
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Recipe for an American
5 basic ingredients: Earnesty. – 2 cups.
Space – 20 million liters.
Emotion & Insecurity – 500 kgs. • Reduction sauce: arrogance
• To be American is to wear your heart on your sleeve. Which, can cut off the flow of blood to the brain. • Example: Governor Schwarzenegger
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“My Governor can beat up your Governor.” -actual bumper sticker given to Cabinet and Administration staff (by AS).February 2004
(Psst. He’s not that tall. I didn’t tell you).
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Recipe for an American
5 basic ingredients: Earnesty. – 2 cups.
Space – 20 million liters. Emotion & Insecurity – 500 kgs. Fatigue – a daily dose
• Americans are tired. Hard-working, goal-oriented societal construct. • Milestone mentality. Life is a Marathon. • Success & achievement is often measured by “stuff.” Homes, cars, trophies, clothes. • Sensory overload: media messages, pop icons, pop art.
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"Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to "Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward." - Kurt Vonnegutlaugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward." - Kurt Vonnegut
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Recipe for an American
5 basic ingredients: Earnesty. – 2 cups.
Space – 20 million liters.
Emotion & Insecurity – 500 kgs. Fatigue – a daily dose
Identity/Individuality • Identity points: Me, Family, Nation, God.
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American Identity Points
Me
Family
Nation
God
Signs, icons & motifs
Me: “Catcher in the Rye.” Emphasis on personal rights and freedoms.
The Family Unit:Authors: David Sedaris, Augusten Burroughs, Jonathan Franzen.Nuclear families, sorority/fraternity, neighbors, adopted families, Sex & the City family. The Simpsons.
Nationalism:Dwindling patriotism, lack of introspection, partisan loyalty.
God:Red States. Religious plurality. Separation of Church & State. Inclusive/exclusive. “Faith” informing national optimism, and fear.