I argue Athens, OH is a true cross-sample of the USA. It is a college town filled with a citizenry devoted to NASCAR, dirt-biking, and beer. Ohio University is plopped right in the middle of it and the majority of its students hail from within the state. This is the backdrop for Gauche Display.
This blog acknowledges that almost everything in our lives is dictated by a seemingly arbitrary, invisible set of laws known as social norms. Adults usually instill these norms into children; these laws cover minutiae like "Don't yell at people across the room" and weightier subjects like "Don't kill/steal/etc."
An easy way to test the degree to which people are dictated by norms is to test them by breaking them. This methodology was developed by Harold Garfinkle in the '70s. Here, in good 'ole Athens, OH, I will interact with students and community members in such a way as to test their boundaries. This is by no means a scientific blog; I hope to breach social boundaries to see what norms may have changed since they were first performed and which should be different as time changes yet have remained the same.
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I only wish I could hear what that man was saying! What did he say after you told him he was recorded? Also, that woman at the end is hilarious. It's good not everyone cares that much about their stuff.
This blog is hilarious. I think that you should check out this link to Girls Behaving Badly, a television show that involves girls doing the same antics as you are. Perhaps it will inspire some ideas.
http://www.girlsbehavingbadlytv.com/
Also, I have a few ideas for potential entries. Such as going to the Rollerbowl and snagging a ball away from an eager athlete as it rolls up the dispenser, and claiming as your own. Or going to the bars in your pajamas. The possibilities are endless, and I don't doubt your ability to make things awkward. Good start.
Hilarious! For some reason I feel nervous watching the video.
My only suggestion would be to add the commentary from what the man said after you snagged his pumpkin. The video camera didn't do a good job of picking up the sound.
Also, here's another idea. Turn around and face people in the elevator and try and film that reaction.
Thank you; I would absolutely love to do all of the suggestions. If anyone wants to be involved in some of the "experiments" let me know... I have a few aces up my sleeve for the quarter.
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