For me not to talk about this would be ignoring a large part of media. "What's Goin On..." is a youtube video created by a fourteen year old gay teen. It is heartfelt and emotional and has grabbed national attention. The boy in the video's name is Jonah, and he holds up flash cards during the video that read that he was bullied for years, a national problem that gained interest after the suicide of Phoebe Prince. Celebrity support of Jonah has grown and now Lady Gaga, Zooey Deschanel, and many others support Jonah and his struggle in school. What makes the video powerful is his facial expressions and tear-filled eyes. Almost everyone has been bullied at one time or another, and watching this video takes you back to a dark place where you may have been in his position. No matter who you are, it somehow hits close to home. The media has covered this story numerous times, and even though the video was put on Youtube in August, it continues to gain steam and an audience. This just goes to show how powerful internet media and social networking are. This video has had millions of views and the message is getting out to everyone. It is the perfect example of new media and its effect on people and its audience range. It can allow a 4 minute video to be viewed all across the world and for a young boy to tell the world "what's goin on."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TdkNn3Ei-Lg
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