http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAmccarthyism.htm
In June 29th 1940, an alien registration act was enforced in America. This act stated that it was illegal for anyone in the United States to teach the desirability of overthrowing the government. The main purpose of this bill was to prevent the American Communist party from gaining any support in or have their ideology spread in the US government. The hysteria of America being over thrown by communist caused a major hysteria in the country. Everyone was accusing other people of being a communist even though it was more than likely not true. The problem got out of hand when a committee named the House of Un-American Activities was made. They questioned 41 people from Hollywood who were accused of following the communist ways. 10 of the people questioned used the first amendment to not say anything and were found guilt and thrown into jail for months. The general public saw that the committee apparently did find communist, and caused people to be on the look out to see if they knew any communist in their communities. The committee's setup and the acts enforced by Joseph McCarthy, was the beginning of America's anti- communist hysteria.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Disney Aladdin's Secret Message
http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/aladdin.asp
This article talks about Walt Disney’s movie Aladdin. The article talks about how in the movie there is a part when Aladdin comes to Jasmine and steps on her balcony when Rajah (Jasmine’s tiger) tries to push him away pushing Aladdin up against the railing. When Aladdin tries to make Rajah move away a quick phrase is said, “Good teenagers take off your clothes.” Disney said that it is suppose to say, “C’mon….Good kitty. Take off and go.” But the subtitles say, “C’mon good kitty. Take off.” The website provides a audio clip of the saying as well and shows the part where a second voice in the back whispers take off your clothes. The audio evidence has made people conclude that in Disney movies there are dirty messages being sent secretly.
I believe that after listening and reviewing the audio clip that there is in fact a second voice in the background of the audio clip. The voice is very distinct from any of the characters and can easily be noticed if slowed down and reviewed. The fact that the dirty message is in the movie is quite surprising due to the fact it is child’s Disney movie. I can see though how it made past editing of the movie, because when watching the movie it is not noticeable. Though there is humor in the fact that someone would actually do such a thing, I don’t see the point of doing it.
This article talks about Walt Disney’s movie Aladdin. The article talks about how in the movie there is a part when Aladdin comes to Jasmine and steps on her balcony when Rajah (Jasmine’s tiger) tries to push him away pushing Aladdin up against the railing. When Aladdin tries to make Rajah move away a quick phrase is said, “Good teenagers take off your clothes.” Disney said that it is suppose to say, “C’mon….Good kitty. Take off and go.” But the subtitles say, “C’mon good kitty. Take off.” The website provides a audio clip of the saying as well and shows the part where a second voice in the back whispers take off your clothes. The audio evidence has made people conclude that in Disney movies there are dirty messages being sent secretly.
I believe that after listening and reviewing the audio clip that there is in fact a second voice in the background of the audio clip. The voice is very distinct from any of the characters and can easily be noticed if slowed down and reviewed. The fact that the dirty message is in the movie is quite surprising due to the fact it is child’s Disney movie. I can see though how it made past editing of the movie, because when watching the movie it is not noticeable. Though there is humor in the fact that someone would actually do such a thing, I don’t see the point of doing it.
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