Media Bias

The article I chose to analyze is "Christmas Music Is Actually Bad For you, So Please Turn It Down", by Spencer Hicks, published on 'Crave' on November 21st 2017. The humorous article briefly describes the negative impact Christmas music can have on a person. However, instead of stating the facts of this claim, the majority of the article is spend discussing the negativity of Christmas music itself. This shows that the author is biased towards this issue, as he clearly has a personal opinion towards Christmas -- he dislikes it. We know this because even though all music could be bad for you if you listen too loud, the author is only arguing this for Christmas music. In creating this bias, the author implies the ideology that everyone who listens to Christmas music listens to it too loud, and that it is going to create stress and anxiety. This, however, is not always a true fact, and this article is based on the authors personal opinion and perspective. After an analysis of the bias in the text, as well as an analysis of style and structure, I will create a pastiche of the text from the perspective of somebody who does like Christmas music on order to demonstrate how the bias and ideology changes.

Analysis of Bias






Analysis of Style and Structure



Christmas Music Is Actually Good For You, So Keep Listening!
Be like Buddy the Elf this Christmas!
By Laura McEwan  Nov 25, 2017

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The next time some Christmas carolers come to your house, be sure to treat them to a freshly baked mince pie. Their music is good for your health, and science will back you up on that. So next time someone you know is hassling you about singing Christmas music in June, don't be afraid to tell them otherwise. Numerous studies have found that music is super good for you!
We all have that one person in our lives who dislikes everything to do with Christmas. Well, we say it is okay to put your Christmas tree up in November and crank up the Christmas music! Nobody can tell you it is bad for you, because science says listening to music is good. According to Lifehack, there are many amazing benefits of listening to music. The benefits include: happiness and elevation of mood, lowers stress, keeps your brain healthy, and it also strengthens you memory. These factors are all absoluteness true. Although this is true for all music, 'tis the season to be jolly! 
If you're like us, and like to do your Christmas shopping just after the Christmas music starts playing in the shops, you're bound to have a great time. The musical bombardment in every shop and on every radio station is a constant reminder that it is the most joyful time of year. The Christmas music just builds on to the fun of Christmas shopping for decorations and gifts for your friends and family in the most wonderfully decorated stores. Going out to buy the Christmas turkey and thinking of the happiness in the children's faces when the family join to eat at the dinner table for Christmas lunch, and feeling mesmerized by the lights outside houses on the drive home, simply fills you with the Christmas spirit. Then there is the happiness at the end, knowing that even though you bank account may very well hate you, the most joyful day of the year and prepared for and you are getting more excited by the day. Even if you are feeling stressed by finances, the music will help you relieve your stress and elevate you mood. Would you look at that! In short, Christmas music will bring everything together perfectly!

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So, next time "All I Want For Christmas Is You" comes on the radio, crank up the volume because the uplifting and nice music is an obvious message for all the things you have to look forward to.  It's like being at work and spending the whole day thinking about that slice of cake that is waiting at home for you. Our advice: listen to more Christmas music. It is good for you health!




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