1. James of Thrones: The mashup of The Game of Thrones theme with James Brown’s single, “It’s a man’s man’s man’s world,” uses speed and rhythm as an effect. By blending the two pieces, ‘the argument lies within the mashup rather than the explanation of the mashup.’
2. First Internet Pope: Pope Francis advocates for the coexistence of orality and electracy, where ‘the digital world can be a network not of wires but of people.’ He understands the role of social media as one of engagement, which allows for a culture of ‘encounter.’ Throughout the internet platform, communities share information increasing knowledge and creativity.
3. The Lizzie Bennett Diaries: The YouTube series is a multi-platform adaption of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” This popular remake redefines the concept of transmedia storytelling by breaking communication barriers and possibly starting a new era of storytelling.
4. Seinfeld Theme Remix: The “Seinfeld” theme was remixed with Dub-step showing how much the theme song would change if it was made in the 2013st century, compared to the 90s. It represents the shift in digital culture due to more elements becoming readily available to mix and mash.
5. Apple I-rack Parody: MadTv’s skit is a parody on the war in Iraq. Using a fictitious Apple product called the “iRack,” the skit uses parodic effects to critique the Bush policies in Iraq and Iran. It combines humor and news media expressing how TV shows are becoming source material.
6. John Ashcroft’s Illegal Immigration Remix: The remix transforms the 2001 press conference by US attorney general John Ashcroft on illegal immigration into a warning of alien invaders from outer space. It represents the importance of keeping rhetorical velocity in mind when composing. CNN most likely did not anticipate the content to be recomposed into a political remix challenging political, media, and social power structures.
Maria Grbavac 