Globalization & mass media

This week we talked about globalization and the mass media.  I found the article about the Simpsons interesting to see how different shows are altered for different countries in order to relate to their specific culture.  Compared to other countries where sex and vulgarity is seen as obscene and indecent, in America, it is used continuously as a successful product that sells.    I think it is interesting to see how in America things can be looked as funny and attractive while in other countries it can look as offensive and rude.  An example of this is how on certain tv shows like Jersey Shore are seen in America and how it is seen overseas in different country.  My sister was in Florence the same time they were shooting, and from that experience and seeing all the cast, she said that all the people who were actually from Italy would scream things at the cast of Jersey Shore and over all were angry that the show had come to Florence for a season.  I think it is interesting how here, we make fun of Jersey Shore but still watch the show and find some of the things they do as funny, but over seas, they look at it as obscene and vulgar.