Extra Credit Blogs

I just had to write about class on Monday! I loved learning about the British Punk Movement and Punk music. I hate what we consider punk today and so I have never bothered learning learning about it or listening to it at all. But my mind has really been opened and I think I'm going to look into original Punk, from the 1970s, and even start listening to some. It makes sense that it would come from "dissatisfied, lower class youths" as they rebel and raise cause for change. I feel that it is not so much about hatred as I though but more about anger, and channeling that anger into a cause for change because of negative results. I think that Punk dared to be frank and honest about issues that no one else would even bring up. For example the Sex Pistols if I remember correctly who sang about the British royalty in a very negative way. Perhaps many felt that way but were too afraid to express their opinions and anger, for them punk was an outlet. I found it so interesting that Punk is self destructive and therefore the goal is to destroy itself and begin with something new and innovative. I think this is a good concept, its healthy to do away with the old and begin something new!

I also wanted to say thank you for sharing your Heroine Chic photos with us. I loved seeing your creative work and expressions. It also inspired me to be creative and express some of my own ideas through art, I'm really excited!