I had to do a speech about a television programme that I would introduce to teenagers, and why. After writing that horrid piece of shit, I decided to put it up somewhere on the internet, so that desperate students elsewhere may plagiarise it. I've been desperate before, and that feeling fucking sucks.
So I kind of decided that I'm going to put my school-related essays and stuff on this blog so that other people can have easier lives, and not spend their time wanting to rip out the throats and brains of their teachers.
This is a oral presentation (OP, or speech) on pop culture.
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Topic: Which television programme would you introduce to teenagers, and why?
99% of households today possess at least one television set. With the increased demand for entertainment, the number of television shows aired per year also increases. Yet quantity is not a synonym for quality.
Good morning [teacher's name] and my fellow classmates. Today I would like to share about the show Doctor Who, and why I think it should be introduced to teenagers.
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme about the Doctor and his companions, who face a variety of foes while working to save civilisations, help people and right wrongs.
My reasons for choosing this show is as follows – first, it is a popular and family-friendly alternative to the over-sexualized television programmes that are commonly seen nowadays; second, it can be a common topic for parents and teenagers because of its versatility; and third, the show has a total of 31 seasons, with the promise of more, proving its ability to keep its fans interested.
Allow me to elaborate. Firstly, the show is family-friendly, which means that teenagers will be able to watch it without picking up inappropriate language or actions. Teenagers are highly impressionable and liable to imitate others’ behaviour, subconsciously or otherwise. Parents will not need to worry about them picking up undesirable characteristics from Doctor Who, though, as the show is “not rated”.
The main character, the Doctor, has a powerful sense of what is right and what is wrong, and possesses a rare determination to do the right thing. His companion, Amy Pond, is brave and decisive, as well as perceptive. The show is a rare find in today’s era of Gossip Girl (which revolves around the lives of privileged young adults in New York) and 16 and Pregnant (which follow the lives of pregnant teenagers who are still in school).
I believe that this television programme and its characters will influence teenagers in a positive manner, by teaching them about friendship and courage, unlike other shows, which highlight and wrongly glamourize the undesirable facets of life.
Another point to note is that Doctor Who is a television programme that the entire family can watch and enjoy together, regardless of age. When teenagers spend time with their family, they cannot find a common activity or relate to each other. However, doing something simple together, for example watching television, can improve parent-child relationships by a large margin.
But many television programmes fail to attract viewers outside of their target demographic, which is often of a limited age. Doctor Who is an exception to that. It contains elements that appeal to both the young and the old, proven by its wide range of fans, thus making it a television programme that is ideal for the family to watch and bond over together, improving teenagers’ relationships with their family.
My third reason for choosing to introduce this particular show to teenagers is because of its quality and its ability to attract viewers throughout the ages. As teenagers are notoriously fickle creatures, seen by the ever-changing fashion and “in” thing to do, a show that can not only attract teenagers but also keep their attention is nigh impossible to find.
However, Doctor Who has managed this feat.
The show was awarded the BAFTA (a prestigious award for television excellence) in 2006, and had five consecutive wins at the National Television Awards from 2005 to 2010. It is interesting enough to have nearly eight hundred episodes, interesting enough too last from 1963 to 2012, interesting enough to become one of BBC’s best-selling show worldwide, without losing any of its huge gathering of fans.
Doctor Who is a television programme that can hold one’s attention. Even though it is such a long-lasting show, the quality of it has not deteriorated over the years, and the numbers of fans have only increased. Teenagers will certainly not be bored of this show any time soon.
To sum it up, Doctor Who, the television programme that I have chosen to recommend to teenager, is a character-building show without profanities or sexual innuendos, is something that the entire family can enjoy together, and last but not least, has been proven to appeal to teenagers and keep that appeal throughout the years.
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Disclaimer: The OP was written at night, while delirious and chomping on chocolate. The writer refuses to take any responsibility for failures or unsatisfactory grades if you use this. The writer will claim mental instability if accused of anything. The writer is not convinced that any of her claims will work. The writer is also sure that everyone thinks she is a heartless, lying asshole, and that everybody loves her to bits. Not literally.
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