https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041 A digital presentation for the Final Critique Research paper for CMST325_SP21 en-us 2021-05-19 23:58:39 UTC 2021-05-20 01:37:23 UTC hello@padlet.com gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541718667 The Big Time Rush episode, "Big Time Fever," provides undeniable entertainment value and other key elements important to audiences that are present in the Uses and Gratifications Theory, a theory which will help explain why this episode is so attractive to viewers. ]]> 2021-05-20 00:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541718667 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541744948 In this image, James reveals his new spray tan, which is his 'side effect' from the Hollywood Fever, which is a phenomenon which will cause him, Carlos, and Logan to change their personalities as they adjust to their new lives in Hollywood.]]> 2021-05-20 00:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541744948 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541766067 Carlos succumbs to Hollywood Fever and begins hanging out with 'The Jennifers,' a group of popular actresses/ singers and beings acting mean. In my essay, I discuss how audience members might have felt a sense of sadness seeing Carlos act rude, as the audience knows Carlos to be happy and non-confrontational. This demonstrates how audience members can develop a closeness to characters. ]]> 2021-05-20 00:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541766067 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541774439 2021-05-20 00:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541774439 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541814479 Kendall chases James around the Palm Woods to try and 'break his fever,' which emphasizes an important theme an audience can interpret from this episode: friends stick by each other, even during the most difficult times. ]]> 2021-05-20 00:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541814479 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541831832 At the end of the episode, the Big Time Rush song "Famous" plays during the snowball fight scene, which is a song all about working hard to become famous. In this episode, it is clear to the audience that through determination, friendship, and being loyal to yourself, you can achieve what you want, as the boys do when they break the fever and continue their journey as a band. ]]> 2021-05-20 00:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541831832 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541839239 "Big Time Fever" provides immense entertainment value to audiences, as seen especially in the water gun scene between James and Kendall which was filmed like the rooftop scene from The Matrix film, as there are many similarities between the two (such as James dodging every shot in slow motion). ]]> 2021-05-20 00:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541839239 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541862338 Usually the 'uptight' one of the group, the fever causes Logan to become completely carefree, as seen in this image when he is playing the bongos in a park, acting as if the fever is not an issue.]]> 2021-05-20 00:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541862338 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541888779 In "Big Time Fever," it is revealed by the end of the episode that Hollywood Fever is just another term for homesickness, which is understandable as the fever is caused by the boys loosing touch with their home in Minnesota, and once they are reminded of these roots, they revert back to their pre-fever personalities. This is important for audiences to realize so they can better use the resolution of the episode in their own lives if they are also dealing with homesickness.]]> 2021-05-20 01:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541888779 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541907801 The Big Time Rush logo in itself can offer a sense of nostalgia to audience members who grew up seeing this logo frequently on Nickelodeon or during an episode of the show in the early 2000s. For many viewers, this image can bring back childhood memories of 
watching and enjoying an episode of the show (like "Big Time Fever").]]> 2021-05-20 01:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541907801 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541917451 "Big Time Fever" is about 24 minutes long, which allows viewers to commit a small portion of their day to attentively watch the episode and understand/ utilize the episode's themes and messages.]]> 2021-05-20 01:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541917451 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541930452 One major aspect of problem solving for audiences can come out of a major theme of this episode, which is: seeking help from others to better deal with your own situations. There are essential benefits to asking others for help, which makes "Big Time Fever" another episode of a children's show which looks to help audiences with real world problems, as well as providing entertainment- something Nickelodeon is known for. ]]> 2021-05-20 01:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541930452 gdeliar5 https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541954403 Big Time Rush was a real band that erupted as the show, Big Time Rush, quickly grew to fame. Audiences were quick to fall in love with the band's members and the show's soundtrack, so much as the band's first album hit No. 3 on the Hot 200 song list. In fact, the music aspect of the show is what caused Big Time Rush to be cancelled for a 5th season, and for the band to continue focusing on their music. This is important context to acknowledge to truly understand just how favored the show, band members, and music were during the show's peak.]]> 2021-05-20 01:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gdeliar5/nj13azfawxe7u041/wish/1541954403