Cult of Personality
My audio essay involves an intensive study into my unique personality and ways of interacting with other people. I will offer expository information about a particular instance of interaction and then get a guest of mine to offer his / her opinion of what that interaction meant to them, what it means to them now, and what kind of impression I had made on them then. There will be three different anecdotes, with a different guest to comment on each anecdote. I want my audience to get a perspective on my unconventional means and manner of interacting with other people through the critiques and commentary of my longtime friends, who have had plenty of opportunities to express their outlooks on the person that I am and the things that I do. The quintessential aim of this audio essay is to familiarize the audience with my ways of thinking in an entertaining but insightful way so that they will not be as surprised by my antics and abstract references later on down the road.
3 responses so far
Daniel,
I think this is a very interesting and creative idea! Have you thought about how long each person will speak or where you are going to record? Are you going to re-enact some of the interaction? I think that might help your listeners understand them better. Also, who’s going to be telling the anecdote, you or your guests? It may be different depending on who tells it. Those are just some things that came to mind. I look forward to hearing the final piece!
Sounds unique. You might want to make this something like a fun conversation/activity you do with your friends. Use some fun or jolly music to go along with how you want the listeners to feel. So what I’m saying is that you might want to combine those three “different” interactions to create a sequence of conversation that flow together. I think that would the listeners understand more about what you are trying to engage them in rather than split it up – it can be very confusing to use that format. I hope this helps.
First of all, like the Living Colour reference. Kudos.
Secondly, I like the idea very much. It sound very entertaining, I’m sure I am not alone when I say that I would like to get a perspective on how you think. You’re an interesting person, I know that you’ve gotten me to laugh during class. I hope that the humor is a little on the dry side, because you seem to be very good at that, and I personally like it; But it’s up to you. Also, is there a greater meaning besides to help us understand you? Or is that the extent of it? Just wondering. See you in class.