In class we went in depth about sexiness and what people think of it in today's culture. Yes, it is still something that people don't really like to talk about when it concerns their own involvement with it, but society now is much more open to sex and sexiness now. Personally, I think that is a huge step forward for society as a whole. We accept sex right up front. Take Miley Cyrus for example, she is huge in pop culture right now for her VMA video and her giant overly racy leap from Disney star to "rock star". She dominated the media, which is no stranger to sexiness at all. Since reading these articles, I've noticed a lot more sex portrayed in the commercials I see on t.v. and on the internet. Yet, it's so subtle (sometimes) I don't even know it's happening to me. Other times, however, sexiness is the whole basis behind the ad.
I found this more common in the internet ads I see when watching YouTube videos. After reading Klosterman's article about pron and how it furthered and was a major driving point for technology, I can see why it's still used on the internet now, just with a little more clothes on. Sexiness is just a part of our lives now. I expect it, you (presumably) expect it, the whole world more likely expect it because that's just where we are now. It's in television, movies, and the media and since these are things we all watch and see on a daily basis, it's hard to not just jump on the bandwagon. Celebrities are even getting into it, just like in the articles; it brings them closer to us, so that we can feel like they are more human. And what to make someone feel more human than good old fashioned sex?
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