Introduction:
- Ask question of social media’s impact on athletic imagery. (Has social media changed athletes, or has it changed the way fans view athletes?)
-Establish the image of athletes prior to social media using video coverage of the “role model” athlete. (Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, “Mean Joe-Green”, etc.)
- Transition into modern athletic video clips. (Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, etc.)
Body:
-Chop up Lebron James’, “Role Model” Nike commercial. (Highlight elements pertaining to his imagery as villainous icon).
-Chop up Tim Tebows’, “They Said” FRS energy drink commercial. (Highlight elements pertaining to his struggle for success as an evolving role model).
-Present recent athletic regulations pertaining to social media use by athletes. (NBA’s ban on texting during games).
- Show the evolution of athletic imagery through social media. (Highlight tweets that humanize athletes).
Conclusion :
Conclusion :
-Re-establish original claim that athletic imagery has shifted. (Visually compare and contrast former/modern athletes as “role models” via news/video clips).
- Fade out while raising the question, “Have our heroes become...people?"
