Music!!!

I love having a little ipod sesh you know! Music really does contribute to my mood, if I'm sad it can make me feel worse or better depending on what I choose to listen to. :)

However I hate the fact that I now have to pay for downloads it's well annoying I used to be able to use lime wire until it completely killed my laptop! :( http://http//www.limewire.com/

So now I have to pay for my tunage and even though it's not that expensive it's still a pain, being cautious of the many new songs that I want! The worst thing is I don't pay for it my rents do and it's funny considering my mom hates a lot of the stuff that I listen to.

I really do wish that I could just download them for free again it would be so much easier!

Considering that Downloading music is technically illegal can it really be considered to be bad behaviour, it doesn't hurt anyone else in fact it really just adds to people happiness! :)

I really do think that the idea of downloading for free being this massive issue is actually the most stupid thing ever especially when there are so many other worse things going on that people could be worrying about!

Pornography!

Considering that I've done a blog on masturbation I thought that I would wright one on pornography as well.

Definition: 'Sexually explicit pictures, writing, or other material whose primary purpose is to cause sexual arousal'

http://http//www.answers.com/topic/pornography

Pornography as a subject is generally kept quite discreet if you go into Anne Summers there is a section at the back of the store selling sex toys and costumes and that but I don't actually think they sell porn DVDs. I know that in other places around the world pornography is a more open topic such as America and Amsterdam but in the UK it's generally a very private matter. Even when you type pornography into Google it doesn't have a drop down list of suggestions for your search. I researched around the subject for a little bit and found out that some people actually consider themselves to be addicted to pornography. Although there is a dispute about whether or not this addiction actually exists, also whether or not the result of this type of addiction could actually be harmful. Sex therapists argue that it is a real addiction and has serious consequences. However others argue that is has no comparison with substance addition and therefore should not be allocated into the same category. Statistics show that online pornography is meant to be more addictive then any other kind as it is more private. I just reckon that this is because it's the easiest to get hold of, click of a mouse and there you have it! 'Some claim that "addicts" regularly spend extended periods of time searching the Internet for new or increasingly hardcore pornography. Some clinicians and support organizations recommend voluntary Internet filter (content control) use, Internet monitoring, or both, to manage online pornography use'! http://http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography_addiction

Shopping!!!!

Shopping = Bad Behaviour? Many people's answer to this would be no. However in some cases shopping can seriously cause bad behaviour, I know this because I love to shop! I can spend £300 in about five minutes, it's been proven. I am terrible when it comes to money! It's ridiculous but shopping really does effect my mood. I feel sorry for the people that are with me if I've been shopping and haven't been able to find anything (apologies to friends that have witnessed this!) But It really does if I'm upset and go shopping I immediately feel better! :) I love it, buying new clothes is the best feeling ever, then coming home to look at what you have brought!

My best friend is really my main reason for this blog because however bad i may be when it comes to money and shopping I know that she is much much worse. My best friends job is absolute hell as she is a proper shopaholic and working in TOPSHOP is torture for her bank balance! Even with the discount she is still ranking in the bills! She owns a number of store and credit cards and literally can not stop herself from buying clothes!

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=19551

The saddest thing I have ever witnessed was watching my best friend sell her louis vuitton because she literally couldn't afford to keep it. If you knew her you'd understand, she really loved that bag and it was worth more than just the label it had real sentimental value. Her Mom is constantly going on at her about the money she spends and how she acts about clothes but I must say she really does make a good point; the girl loves fashion. It's what she's wanted to do ever since I can remember. Literally she used to create outfits for our barbie dolls when we were younger. But the business is so competitive she has to know what shes talking about. Like any other form of employment you have to understand and be interested in what you want to do e.g. cooking, you practice recipes to become a cook. So as her choice of employment involves clothes shouldn't she be praised for having such a large interest in the topic? Maybe! But I must admit if I ever get hold of one of her cards I really would be so tempted to cut it up so she couldn't spend anymore!

Gossip!

http://http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossip

The definition of gossip - 'Gossip is idle talk or rumour, especially about the personal or private affairs of others. It forms one of the oldest and most common means of sharing (unproven) facts and views, but also has a reputation for the introduction of errors and other variations into the information transmitted'

Can you class gossiping as bad behaviour? If so then i will confess to being guilty, as I must say I do love a good gossip! :) But is there a line between what is classed as gossiping and what is classed as bitching? I think there is many different ways to class gossiping! In some cases gossiping can literally just be catching up with friends and telling them about antics from a night out. But the other kind of gossip is literally phoning a friend to tell them some juicy news that you know they won't believe and you just can not keep it to yourself. I'm guilty to this also! Don't get me wrong, I'm very good at keeping secrets and if asked not to say something then my lips are sealed. However there are those certain people that you tell everything to no matter how little or uninteresting the subject may be. My best friend could agree to this as we literally just blabber on to each other about total crap ha ha :D

The media go crazy over new gossip, although with the world of celebrities gossip can actually be serious and cause major harm to peoples lives! When something new is revealed they thrive upon it, however for certain journalists its paves the way to their success. But in that case isn't gossip just a way of gaining from peoples misery. Previously I wrote a blog on cheating and spoke about the relationships of Cheryl and Ashley Cole, the gossip surrounding their relationship is ridiculous and luckily it appears that Cheryl doesn't seem to be taking any notice!
Gossip is an ongoing cycle, it will never be stopped and will never be controllable. I think the best way to handle gossip (if you find yourself being gossiped about) is to simply laugh it off and show that you do not care because retaliation simply causes for more gossip!

Domestic Violence

'Domestic Violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behaviours by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, friends or cohabitation'

To talk about this subject I had to do some research as I have never experienced it myself. Acts of domestic violence can be both physical and psychological damage. Physical aggression including; hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, throwing objects. Threats of sexual abuse, emotional abuse is also common. Controlling and domineering, intimidation, stalking, passive/covert abuse (neglect).
http://http://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-violence-survivors-handbook.asp?section=000100010008000100310003

Acording to statistics domestic violence is very common and affects one in four women in their life time. Two women a week are killed by their partners or previous partners! The term 'domestic abuse' is sometimes used as in some cases partners aren't actually physically violent they affect their partners lives emotionally, controlling their minds.

The major issue for domestic violence is a partner in the relationship wanting an amount of control over the other person, this is automatically done by creating fear!

Crime statistics also show that domestic violence is gender specific, that it's mainly associated with females and perpetrated by men. This is most common when there is a pattern of physical/sexual assaults or injuries ending in death.

However men can also experience domestic violence (both in straight or gay relationships) however according to Women's Aid it tends to be as a result of a self defence act towards the man from women.

Women's Aid have created a term for this, Women and Men - Victims and survivors.
'The terms 'victim' and 'survivor' are both used, depending on the context. 'Survivor' is, however, preferred as it emphasises an active, resourceful and creative response to the abuse, in contrast to 'victim', which implies passive acceptance. If you are reading this, then you are - at least to some extent - a survivor'

Domestic Violence is a serious subject...

'The abuser is always responsible for the violence, and should be held accountable. There is no excuse for domestic violence and the victim is never responsible for the abuser's behaviour.
'Blaming the victim' is something that abusers will often do to make excuses for their behaviour, and quite often they manage to convince their victims that the abuse is indeed their fault. This is part of the pattern and is in itself abusive. Blaming their behaviour on someone else, or on the relationship, their childhood, their ill health, or their alcohol or drug addiction is one way in which many abusers try to avoid personal responsibility for their behaviour'

Many female celebrities understand the importance of this issue and have volunteered them time to help raise awareness and provide safety for the victims. http://http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23778322-reese-witherspoon-backs-fight-on-domestic-violence.do

Liter-BUG!!!

OK, I wont say that I have never littered but I do make a conscious effort not to. But some people really do just not care. It's the sort of people that will just drop their rubbish literally right next to a bin! I always experience littering when I'm at work and it's so disgusting. We have bins inside and outside the pub. However people still find in necessary to drop their chewing gum into pint glasses! Grrrrrrr :/

One of the saddest images ever is when liter ruins certain places; beaches, beautiful parks. Honestly if i was on holiday and walked out onto a beach covered in rubbish I'd be well gutted.

It's just not what you want to see in your image of paradise is it really.

Parks are just the same, if a lovely park full of pretty flowers is also surrounded my McDonald's wrappers it really ruins the image!

http://http://http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/corporate_neighbourhood/estates_management/litterzone/litter_strategy/litter_facts/litter_facts.aspx

Here is some facts/ statistics about littering!

Racism

Here is some information on the last 100 years about racism!

http://http://www.soundvision.com/Info/racism/statistics.asp

OK! Racism in my opinion is 'bad' behaviour, no question! I'm not going to lie and I hate to say this but I know that I've made racist comments in the past. I'm not racist and I would never not be friends with someone because of the colour of their skin! But I will admit that I have been intimidated by people with different appearances, so in that sense you could consider me racist. However I would say that I am not I believe that there is a very big difference! I would never not befriend/love someone with a different ethnicity or skin-tone to myself! Racism out stands me sometimes some people think they have the right to be racist because they have experienced it! One of my best friends is Indian and I love him to bits :) he'd do anything for me, his friends or family! He's one of the sweetest people I've ever met this wouldn't change however he looked! Previously he dated a girl and it didn't work out, she went on to date a guy with black skin and an Afro. This guy met my friend and called him a 'dirty Indian'. Now as you can imagine the rest of the lads flipped out! It was awful! But I only mentioned it as it links in to what I was saying previously about people who have experienced racism thinking it's OK to be racist! It's not it just increases the vicious circle!

You can't help who you fall in love with!

It really annoys me when people judge who other people are in a relationship with. I really believe that you can not help who you fall for; whether its different or same sex!

I am not homophobic in any sort of way and I really think that it is one of the most ridiculous things in the world!




I'd read a blog that one of my friends had made about a similar sort of topic, she'd commented on religion and sexuality stating that someone she knew had been told to 'pray to God to 're-wire' her brain to make her strait'. When i read this I thought it was completely cruel! :(
http://http://mrsbrightsideemilyyy.blogspot.com/

However it got me thinking about love and religion! So I thought that I would look in the bible for an example of what it says about love ...

Proverbs 10:12 'Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs'

'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres' http://christianity.about.com/od/prayersverses/qt/versesaboutlove.htm

Here it speaks about how strong love is and how it is kind, if religion really believed that love was kind and that it does not delight in evil then why doesn't it want everyone to be in love? Why would it create rules and boundaries for who should be 'allowed' to love who?!

However this is not just referring to sexuality, this is also revolved around race, social status and wealth! And in all honesty I think to judge someones character on their wealth is full on pathetic it has nothing to do with what sort of person he or she is! One of my all time favourite films is 'Romeo and Juliet' (not just because it has Leo in it :) although i do love him!) But because of the romance and how much their in love! But seen as I'm commenting on the whole you can't help who you fall for this is a good time to mention the whole rift in their family thing! They aren't allowed to be together and it causes both of their deaths!!!

I'm really glad that I don't have the sort of family that would judge me for who I loved! Whatever gender, race, or religion I know my family wouldn't care as long as I was happy!
I hope as well that when I'm older I have the same views about love and relationships that I have now! Because I really do think that you shouldn't care what people think when it comes to love! You love who you love and that can not be helped!

(L)

Vicki's Blog On Drink Driving

http://http://vickimcconnell.blogspot.com/

OK this is only going to be short and sweet but I saw that Vicki had done a blog about drinking and driving so I thought that I would comment about it :)

I think that everything she said about drink driving was true and I share a number of the same opinions as her.

I must admit getting my driving licence was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, and I would never risk losing it because it took me so damn long to get it! I know exactly what Vick means about being 'dopey' I've driven in bus lanes and not realised before so adding alcohol to the equation would just be asking for a disaster in my case!

I always think that the Alcohol adverts that are on the telly at the moment are really clever and always put things into perspective! The one where the man imitates all the different people after he drink drives is really clever, he loses his licence, job and wife and then at the end asks himself whether its really worth it. I just don't think that it is, there is no need to cause danger to yourself and others when you can just choose to leave the car on the drive! :D

Or like Vick said at the pub or a friends house!

Stress!!!

I know that it can not technically be considered as 'bad behaviour' but stress really does make people's behaviour deteriorate. That might sound daft but honestly it does, if I'm stressed then I literally can feel and see myself turning into a bitch! I get really snappy and will be in a constant mood until I sort out whatever is bothering me!




http://http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Stress/Pages/Symptoms.aspx




This link explains how everyone deals with stress in different ways and how it effects each person differently! I know exactly what I'm like when I'm stressed and I can explain what I do perfectly! I go very quiet and for people that know me can definitely tell when I'm stressed or upset! I'm quiet unless spoken to when I will then become snappy! I literally wont be able to think or concentrate properly on anything else apart from the certain thing! At this precise moment it's essays but luckily I still have some time with those ( however I'm really glad that I didn't leave these blogs until the last minute like I usually would do with everything else!)

That's the worse thing about it I literally make myself stressed, part of it is my own fault! I leave all my work until the very last second! I've tried not to and to get it done early but I just physically can not do it. I'll sit at the computer and just stare at the screen not able to function! I apparently work the best when I am under pressure It makes me the most motivated! I am definitely the person that doesn't do things until I have to!

However a big part of my stress (sadly I've inherited this from my mom) is I am a full on worrier! Honestly it is absolutely ridiculous! When I am on my own it's like my head goes into this weird warp drive and just thinks the worst possible things ever, this is extremely strange as I am a complete optimist I look for the bright side in everything. Honestly its irritating sometimes and my poor friend Claire who is a total pessimist hates it! But when I'm worried my normal sense leaves my body and I turn into a nutcase! The most daft quality that I have now developed (also from my moms influence) is the ability to worry about my sister. Who by the way is four years older than I am making her twenty four! She is completely responsible and a lot stronger and far more level headed than I am but I literally can not help myself. My sister has been driving for years now! But recently (I have no idea why) if she doesn't answer her phone and I know she has left work I automatically begin to think that something has happened to her and shes hurt. My sister has a tendency to not answer her phone a lot, especially if shes been drinking! Therefor I'm constantly thinking somethings happened to her. Don't get me wrong I trust her, but for some reason I always begin to think the worst. How daft is that, shouldn't it be the other way round? I'm younger she should be thinking it about me! But it's all down to stress and how it effects people differently.

Being stressed really does effect my behaviour and although I try to control it I simply can not help it! So I think that stress can be considered as 'bad' behaviour because in all honesty it turns me into a bit of a twat! (Gutted I know)

Stealing!

Considering were supposed to be talking about bad behaviour here is my blog on stealing. There is many different ways that the term stealing is used however the definition of stealing in the dictionary is 'To take property of another without right or permission' however as the link shows there are many different terms for this particular word!

http://http://www.thefreedictionary.com/steal

However the first thing that springs to my mind when considering stealing is people being burgled! Sadly this has happened to a number of my friends and my nan. I think it's so sad that it's happened to my nan but I'm just happy that she didn't get hurt as luckily she wasn't home at the time. But it must be such a horrible feeling to come home and discover someone has been in your home and gone through all your things!

It's happened to one of my friends twice now but in her case it could of been a lot worse! Her Mom arrived home to two very large blokes in their lounge! Thankfully she was only pushed to the ground as the two men escaped!
When you take something that doesn't belong to you it is stealing! However it is worded it is! It's like when you say that you've 'borrowed' some money from your rents and they don't know (which I have done) that's still stealing its just stealing off people that you know can't be too angry with you ha ha!

I'd never really thought about stealing until a couple of months ago! A girl that I know stole some clothes from my best friend and when it finally came out my best friend was really hurt that someone she was friends with and that had been to her house and spent time with her could of taken her belongings for months and not told her.

Stealing completely deletes trust!

Emily's Blog ****ing HELL!!!

http://http//mrsbrightsideemilyyy.blogspot.com/

I really enjoyed reading Emily's Blog about swearing, I always think it's funny because when you think about it, where did swear words come from? Who starts them off? How does everyone find out about them and decide that they are these really 'bad' words!

It's interesting as well to see to what people consider 'bad' words, it's like when swearing in front of parents, for some reason I can call my mom like a twat or a bitch and she wont really care. I've only ever made the mistake of calling my mom a cow once and she flipped at me. Since when has COW been a swear word :/ She just doesn't like it!

Its well weird!

But Emily made a good point when speaking about the word 'cunt'!

In my opinion cunt is a 'bad' word, I'll only use it if its really necessary :)

'So I guess it depends where you are and who you are with as to whether swearing is acceptable'

Emily makes a very good point in what she says, swearing depends on the person and what context it is being used in!

Tom's Blog on Bandits and Outlaws

http://http//watsonwithtom.blogspot.com/

I missed the lecture on Bandits and Outlaws so when I noticed that Tom had written one I thought that I would have a nosey to see what it was about! he'd given a definition of what a Bandit is said to be according to the dictionary.

(The Oxford English Dictionary defines a ‘Bandit’ as ‘One who is proscribed or outlawed; hence, a lawless desperate marauder, a brigand: usually applied to members of the organized gangs which infest the mountainous districts’.)
Tom goes on to talk about famous bandits throughout out history (Bonnie and Clyde, Robin Hood) as soon as Tom mentioned Robin Hood I understood what the lecture was about. There are as always with this topic different ways to view this. You can consider a Bandit to be a 'bad' person until you think about Robin Hood! I love the story of Robin Hood and have seen the films many of times. 'Stealing from the rich, to give to the poor' is an iconic line and the idea of stealing and giving in the same category sums up Robin Hood perfectly. Its the way in which his actions are supposed to be so terrible but he doesn't do it for himself. The idea of wanting fairness and a happy ending for everyone is mainly what Robin Hood is all about, so he can not be put into the category of regular bandits!

Tom continues to talk about Colton Harris-Moore who I must admit I really didn't know much about so I had a nosey at the link that he provided ... http://http//www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122630422

and read the crimes that the eighteen year old had been accused of. Tom continued by ending his blog noting that being a bandit could be considered a 'risky hobby' amusing yet true that the idea being a bandit could be something to amuse ones self in their spare time :)

Gambling

I think as 'Tattoos' were a topic of 'bad' behaviour, gambling can definitely be up there as well :)

http://http//www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/gambling.html

This link explains how gambling is a form of entertainment for people, however it also goes on to explain how gambling is an addiction and how it has many different levels.

It states in order of strength ...

1. Lotteries (traditional), bingo - soft gambling

2. Destination resort casinos

3. Urban or suburban casinos

4. Convenient Gambling: gaming devices in bars, slot machines

5. Ultra-Convenient Gambling: interactive television, mobile phone, or internet gambling

The first thing i thought of when I saw this was As If bingo is classed as gambling (my nans all for a bit of Mecca you see) but thats when I realised gambling is completely one of those things where I think of total idiot blokes wasting all of there money of the machines after a few pints. But thats really not the case when you think of professional poker and Vegas. People actually turn gambling into a career and manage to win large amounts of money!

It's like the lottery someone has to win! So why shouldn't people play? It's all down to pure dumb luck! If you win, you win! You lose then you lose, it all depends on knowing when it's time to say "thats enough now"

Knowing when to stop is the key!

Binge Drinking

http://http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3121440.stm

Here is some statistics about binge drinking and the harm it causes on our bodies! I must admit that I've never been a big 'binge drinker' although many of my friends have been, I just haven't ever been that interested in getting completely 'smashed'. Don't get me wrong, I do drink! If I'm going out on a night I will never go out with out less than £40 and will always go with the intention to blow that money on alcohol, this not including the money I'll have spent on alcohol that was drank previously before I've left. It just seems that I really do know when to stop drinking, I've only ever been sick from too much alcohol twice! Once when I was about thirteen and the other time when I was about fifteen. You know that saying you learn from your mistakes I really do believe that's why I wont let myself get into such a state, number one feeling so shit the next day and number two, I do enough embarrassing stuff when I'm sober I don't need even more ammunition. People always say I don't think I've seen you drunk, they have done they just have never seen me throw up in public, slur my words and stumble all over the place. (OK maybe the last one, I'm not the most poised person in the world)

I don't think working in a bar helps, I'm constantly surrounded by people making complete twats of themselves! Girls throwing themselves over guys who obviously are not interested or are interested but just in one thing! Once I was standing behind the bar and me and my friends had been laughing at this woman who was really off her face for about an hour, she'd already gone to toilet and forgot to tuck her skirt out of her underwear when she came back but she proceeded to sit on a stool, lean back onto the fire door exit and fall out of the pub! Now not to be mean but it was one of the funniest things I have ever seen! Her smacking her head off the skip was just an ultimate highlight! :)

But as good bar staff know if someone falls out of the fire door it really is time for them to go home! Which began the long, tedious argument of the fact that the woman really had had enough to drink and could know longer be served on our premises. Now I don't know what it is about when your drunk but it immediately seems a good idea to say 'Look I'm not drunk! I can walk in a strait line' which of course you can not do because you are in fact DRUNK! It's the most annoying thing ever!

Another thing about being a barmaid you get to know the regulars! In the pub wear I work this means 'BIG DAZ', Daz is only 39 years old, when I met him I would have said he was knocking on at about 65! He's massive people say that back in the day when he was about 20 stone he didn't look to bad now days he probably ways in at about 35 stone! The bloke is feking massive I do not lie! But it amazes me because the other day (by the way he also smokes like a chimney)

he was telling me that he spent £900 in a week on fags and drink! He only comes to the Leopard, it's not like he ventures out into town to get pissed! If ever he goes where I work will lose so much income it'll be unreal! But seriously £900 in a week and do you know what I thought as soon as he said it, just think about how many pairs of shoes I could buy with that!

Vick's Blog About Abortion

http://vickimcconnell.blogspot.com/

I thought that I would comment on Vicki's abortion Blog because I found it interesting to read as I know she is Catholic. I'm not religious, and I wasn't christened so I can't say that I was brought up knowing that abortion was 'bad'. However I was brought up to know that sleeping around is a no no and unprotected sex is worse. Don't get me wrong, I've just never been that kind of girl, Ive only ever slept with someone when I was in a relationship with them and I'd never had unprotected sex.

I know in some situations abortion is the 'only' thing possible and I've always said if it happened to me I would have to have one as I wouldn't be able to bring up a child that I couldn't take care of. However I'd always vow to never let myself get into that situation and never let it get that far! I believe people are aware with what they are doing and the choices that they make, condom splits = morning after pill, it's not rocket science! (It's even free in some places)

Also if you are undecided on what your views are about abortion, type abortion into Google Images! The pictures will be enough to put you off for life! It literally looks like murder. (I on the other hand chose a more tame picture) But searching for the one I used really did put the topic into perspective!

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsStatistics/DH_099285

Claire's post Are you stalking me?

http://http//clairemcareebeingbad.blogspot.com/




I found Claire's post about cyberstalking interesting and amusing, the way she speaks about the world of face book and the information that is shared within it is completely accurate!
I must admit that sometimes my friends and I do have a bit of a face book stalking sesh where we have a nosey at certain people and what they have been up to!

Claire comments on how we stalk our partners, I really think this is true as although I am not in a relationship I know some of my friends that have admitted to logging on to their partners accounts to make sure they have nothing worth hiding, but this makes me think where is the trust?!

Claire also says something that I found really funny ( as I know this applies to many of us) "I'm obsessed with face book! It rules my life!" This statement is so true many of us spend hours and hours on the computer and logged into face book, however I do think it's a shame as back in the day I would be saying spend hours and hours logged into my space and that just is not the case anymore! Now it's all about face book! Its what we do when we come in from school,uni or work. We check it before we go on a night out to find out who else it going out and it's what we do the morning after we've been out to check for evidence of embarrassing moments from the night before, from statements to photographs the cringe-worthy moments are always there waiting to be discovered!

Nasty Comedians

Well i saw in the Module Guide that we have a lecture coming up on 'Nasty Comedians' and immediately Frankie Boyle came to my mind strait away, so I thought that I would wright a blog about it! Don't get me wrong I'm a big fan of Frankie Boyle! I think he's full on hilarious but some of the jokes he makes could make him in the running for being a 'Nasty Comedian'. He tries to make the horrific incidents in life funny examples of pedophilia and murder are common topics of his humor although as an audience we realise that his crude sense of humour is really just an aspect of a joke and a way in which to shock its audience.

That's what all comedians are trying to do is make their audience laugh, they don't consider boundaries when there performing! This is the same when referring to the situation which caused so much out raw between Jonathan Ross and Russell brand! Jonathan Ross is a family man and a devoted one at that, he is always commenting about his children when speaking to guest stars on his show. The comedian was simply caught up in the moment of humour with Russell Brand and hadn't taken time to consider the consequences of his actions, he later went on to apologise to the Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs as did Russell Brand.

http://http//www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/oct/29/jonathan-ross-russell-brand-suspended

People must remember that when comedians are performing more than anything it is an act, just like actors put on a character so do comedians.

Keith Lemon is a very good example of an 'actor' comedian, he fully re-invents himself to become the character that appeals to his audiences! And his crudeness could be considered as worthy of having a title of 'bad' behaviour.

Emily's Blog A moment on the lips

http://http//mrsbrightsideemilyyy.blogspot.com/

When looking for an appropriate picture to accompany my post i stumbled across this edited photograph of Lindsay Lohan, it's meant to show what she could end up looking like if she continued living her lifestyle the way she was. The photos below show what she looked like when filming the movie Mean Girls, she was still in very good shape although she maintained curves, this compared to the other photograph taken a while later.

Emily's blog a moment on the lips was really interesting to read and I found we had many of the same opinions. I agree with the way she believes the media have created a terrible image of women at the moment with size 0 being the new 'IT' body type to maintain! I was really annoyed the other day when reading an article in a magazine about the fact that Micha Barton had been approached by a weight loss company wanting her to be the face for the front cover; when previous stars were Kirsty Alley and Queen Latifha. I mean don't get me wrong Kirsty Alley now looks incredible! She worked really hard to get her body back into shape, however I really don't think that Micha Barton should be placed in the same category as the photograph below is the one of her where she appears to look fat!

She still looks amazing, in fact I think she looks better then she did previously when she was extremely skinny!

However Micha was criticized in earlier years by the media for being 'to thin' and pictures were plastered all over magazine stating she suffered with anorexia! So really it seems to me that she can't win either they think she's ill and too thin or a pig and too fat!

Emily's blog reminded me of one of my friends, shes a stunning girl with a wonderful personality! However for some unknown reason her boyfriend seems to think that shes fat when shes a size 10! Her boyfriend has even offered to buy her jewelery if she loses a stone! This kind of behaviour is ridiculous and I'm happy to say that she is know longer with this boy although he was the person to end their relationship she is definitely the one who is better off without!

Emily's photo that she has used in her blog, of the girl who's appearance is different to the one shown in the mirror is a great representation of how some people see themselves. People just create this whole other image of themselves to the one that others see, they are know longer able to see the beauty they maintain!

Soph's Blog on Plastic Surgery

http://http//sophiesblogjls.blogspot.com/

I wanted to comment on Sophie's Blog about Plastic Surgery because she's spoken about the celebrity Heidi Montag, the blonde reality TV star was reported to have 10 surgeries all over 24 hours. These included; brow lift, bot ox, ears pinned back, nose job, breast enlargement, chin reduction and liposuction.

The funny thing is I still think she generally looked much prettier before she had all the surgery, although Heidi had already had cosmetic surgery; by the age of 21 she had undergone a nose job, collagen lip injections and breast implants turning her A size boobs into 32Cs.

However because of Heidi's celebrity status I find it easier to understand her reasons for her first acts of cosmetic surgery. The nose job and breast implants can be easily understood as aspects that would improve someones confidence especially a person that is constantly having their photograph taken and in always in the spotlight.

However her recent surgeries can now be classed as something that is becoming more of an obsession in creating the 'perfect' appearance as it's not un - obvious that she is starting to maintain the appearance to another very iconic woman!

Body Modification

I know Body Modification was linked in with tattoos however I wanted to comment on this separately as the meanings are very different. As in my opinion tattoos are a way of expression and plastic surgery can be a way of improving some ones confidence. Again I'm not sure that I agree that 'body modification' can be classed as 'bad behaviour' unless your focusing on the way the media view plastic surgery with celebrities.
Whenever celebrities have been found to have had plastic surgery it is always broad casted and becomes apparent to all. However is some cases celebrities are praised if people view their new appearance as better, however if the public do not agree with the celebrities change to their appearance it will be noted. This site shows many celebrity surgeries that are considered to be awful!






http://http//www.topsocialite.com/the-15-worst-celebrity-plastic-surgery-disasters-you-will-ever-see/



Plastic surgery is mainly associated with females although many males undergo surgery as well, more men than ever appear to be going under the knife to have 'moob' reductions! In 2009 it shows that 581 male breast reduction operations were conducted compared with the 323 from 2008. However breast augmentation surgery for women is at the large number of 8,537!





http://http//www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2010/feb/02/plastic-surgery-statistics

Tattoos

The opinion about tattoos is varied, some people have a very high opinion about tattoos and find them to be a way of expression and pieces of art work. Many people appreciate tattoos that much that they maintain them all over their skin, some being so large that they have to be conducted in more than one sitting as they are so detailed.

I don't think that the topic of tattoos can be considered to be 'Bad' behaviour however this is because I think some tattoos can be very beautiful and a clear way of expression, a way of remembering certain occasions and people.

However other people consider tattoos as a 'bad' thing they associate tattoos with a certain stereotype to people that appear dangerous and up to no good.
Tattoos are very popular with celebrity's, both Angelina Jolie and David Beckham have tattoos in representation of their children, taking this into consideration tattoos can not be considered to be 'bad' if this is the meaning they hold.

Tattoos also become linked into the fashion world as they are a way of adjusting your image. 'Sleeves' have been created, this is a thin piece of material that has the appearance of a real tattoo that maintains the whole of the arm skin.

Also fake tattoos are available such as transfers and that of henna tattoos. People choose to have tattoos for many different reasons, some choose to have tattoos done as they improve their image and are linked to their sense of style. However other people have reasons deeper like the ones available from this link. http://http//www.tattoodesigns.org.uk/category/the-story-behind-the-tattoo/

Soph's Blog About Bullying! http://http://sophiesblogjls.blogspot.com/

http://sophiesblogjls.blogspot.com/




I found Sophie's Blog about Bullying interesting because like her I found school to be an enjoyable experience the majority of the time and a place where I made friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

The statistics she gave 'Between 15 and 25 children commit suicide each year due to bullying' is shocking. This surprised me as the numbers are so high! I can not imagine waking up and dreading going to school, worrying about what would happen when I got there.

The picture that I have used describes only a number of ways that people can experience bullying, both physically and mentally!
Sophie's mention of the use of the Internet is very common in today's society, groups such as face book and my space can definitely be used to bully others by the uploading of photographs or the public broadcasting of people opinions of others.
Bullying is a serious issue and many people including celebrities have come together to try and target the problem, once and for all.
http://http//www.bullying.co.uk/

Vandalism

Vandalism is everywhere, and to be honest not many people can say they have never vandalised anything. I've done it without even realising before drawing little hearts or stars everywhere, that's why its usually best that i have paper in front of me because normally what ever I'll be doing will end up covered with little doodles of something or other.

Vandalism can be viewed in many different ways, once when I was at school this lad got in loads of trouble for drawing on a radiator. Now it wasn't even like what he'd been drawing could be considered to be 'bad' he'd drawn a train! But he got into a load of trouble as it was considered to be vandalising school property.

Normally when I hear the word Vandalism my mind thinks of graffiti, this however I think is because there is so much graffiti around. I mean you can't go on a train or a bus without basically seeing it everywhere.

Whenever I go into town i can guarantee I'll see it everywhere especially if your out on a night and go into the toilets, the doors of LightBar are covered in writing same for Blastoff to be fair. Although if you go to Oceana they don't let you take pens in as me and my friends found out on bar crawl they confiscate them haha. Although I must admit I normally never take a pen with me; keys, phone, money, id, make up what am I forgetting, ahhh yes a pen to write on the walls with, it just doesn't happen.

But anyway graffiti is what normally springs to my mind and at school it was this massive issue! Like if you were caught writing on a table then you'd be made to scrub it off, this however in my opinion was never as bad as the amount of chewing gum stuck under the table, which at my school if you got detention some teachers would make you scrape all the chewing gum off, luckily I never had to do that.

But the teachers were really strict about it, but when I went into year eleven we came back to school and this massive mural had been done on the wall in a graffiti style, random! I think it was considered to be urban but yeah it looked a tad shit. It really didn't make sense and didn't fit with the rest of the school what so ever.

But now there was this whole other opinion of what graffiti was supposed to represent now it was considered as an art, which in some cases it really is.

However in other circumstances it really is just swear words on a brick wall! I was driving home the other day and some one had sprayed "Fuck Off the Gig" on this massive wall, it's pointless. This wall is no where near 'the gig' (Gigetty Lane) so why put it there.

Obviously graffiti is not the only version of Vandalism, the idea of destroying some one's property as it's considered 'amusing' really does just seem a bit pointless! It's like that story about people putting fried eggs on some ones car, the fact they fried the eggs before hand, it's like that's a hell of a lot of effort for something so pathetic.

But seriously the vandalism of peoples property can become really extreme, people destroy peoples houses and for literally no reason. It's a shame to say it as well but it is more of a youth thing and is normally identified with younger generations.

http://http//www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/vandalism01.htm

Soph's Blog Praise the Raise

http://http//sophiesblogjls.blogspot.com/

I'm all for fake tan! Natural tan! An if sunbeds the way you roll then go for it! However I'm not too fussed about sun beds really, I'd burn strait away because I'm quite fair!

Soph had found some statistics for her Blog, about the equivalence of twenty minutes on a sunbed being the same to a whole day on the beach. People always frown about sunbeds because they relate them to skin cancer strait away. But would they be as bothered if they were spending a whole day on a beach? I think probably not! Just because it appears different doesn't mean that the out come isn't practically the same. So if people want to use sunbeds let them, as long as they do it sensibly, it's not harming anyone else! Although I'd choose to fake it over sunbeds always, I'd choose to have a real tan over fake one any day! So is it really just about the way we view things in general or is it just that we like to think were not doing our bodies as much harm as other people!

Lets talk about drugs then ...

The topic of Drugs is interesting, its broad casted all through out the media from celebrities to television and music. Although I've never really understood the fascination with it myself, I do know people that think the key to a good night out is to be completely off your face on drugs.

People that I've known a really long time and never thought would get mixed up with drugs have gone to uni and its completely changed their opinions about it just from being in a certain, different environment. One of my friends has now decided that shes gonna be a full on druggie and to be fair i think its stupid to be honest, she's so clever and studying to be a doctor and I'm just like how can you say you want to be a doctor when your damaging your health so badly.
I think some people think that your considered boring if you don't take drugs and 'let loose' but i really don't see it like that there is a difference to getting trashed on alcohol and acting like a twat to getting completely off your face on coke and being a complete dickhead.

I think that it's really unfair for celebrities who have their reputations tarnished by being linked to drugs when it might not even be the case! I thought that it was such a shame that as soon as Brittany Murphy died the media went crazy by saying that she must be on drugs because she'd died so young, this is the same with Heath Ledger(R.I.P) Poor Heath Ledger was driven crazy by the media and the stress of it all added to his lack of sleep, causing his accidental over dose!

(Although I'm not defending everyone I did see Amy Whinehouse a while back and the show was awful she was that gone that she fell over twice on stage, sang the complete wrong words and started crying nearly all of the audience had left by 9:45 when she only came on at 9:00 as she was an hour late) It's a proper shame though cause I love a bit of Amy and she looks so nice when she's not stoned to the max.

However I do understand that for some people it is a form of escape when things get really hard, and I cant even imagine what it must be like feeling that dependant on something and not being able to function without using!

http://www.talktofrank.com/section.aspx?ID=110

Hygiene

OK I don't know whether everyone will agree with me about this as 'bad behaviour' but I really do believe that 'bad' hygiene should be in the running!

There is nothing more disgusting then seeing someone leave the toilet without washing their hands! It's always the same if your in the females, ladies will be washing their hands then checking their appearance and touching up their hair and make up if they feel necessary. But sometimes someone will leave the toilet without washing their hands and everyone makes the same 'eughhhhh' face! Then tries to not touch the door handle ha ha!

When swine flu came about the idea of 'clean hands save lives' became more apparent! But so did the way in which people viewed it! A little girl at my high school apparently had swine flu and within hours it was all over face book about it! Everyone was being proper harsh about this poor girl acting as if it was her own fault that she'd caught it! So in that case the idea of what was focused around hygiene made peoples socially have 'bad' behaviour! It's a weird topic to be considered as 'bad' I know but when considering the bathroom aspect I think that its bad behaviour to be touching door handles that others will touch if yours aren't clean!

If you wouldn't like to do it then you can not think that anyone else should have to either!http://http://www.hygieneexpert.co.uk/WhatIsPersonalHygiene.html

Euthanasia

'Euthanasia is the deliberate killing of a person for the benefit of that person.
In most cases euthanasia is carried out because the person who dies asks for it, but there are cases called euthanasia where a person can't make such a request'

I know this is a slight morbid topic but I just wanted to comment on it because I really think that the U.K's view on euthanasia is very restricted.The first time I ever heard about euthanasia to understand what it was, was in an R.E lesson in year 10 I think. I remember listening to the teacher talk about how in religion euthanasia was considered to be a 'No!' because know one had the right to end a life that God had created, except for God!

They spoke about how In the U.K it was simply classed as murder! You can receive up to fourteen years in prison for assisting someone in suicide! I'm not saying that I agree with any of this as I can not imagine what it must feel like to consider death as an only option! But I do think that there is the idea of wanting to die as a release. There was an article written in the 1980's called 'How to die with dignity' and I think this links to my opinion of release.

When my Step Grandad passed away I remember my Dad telling me that he was in a better place now and was comfortable. This I must say I agree with and when considering this opinion I think if people are terminally ill and want to be at peace they should be allowed, as it's there life. Why must they continue to suffer?! The article we were told about in my R.E lesson (I can't remember it fully) it basically explained a story of a wife who had helped put her husband to rest as he was very ill and couldn't survive anymore she left the country to commit the action abroad which her husband had requested and when she arrived home she was arrested. I still think as I did when I heard the story that it was really unfair. This poor woman had just killer her husband because she loved him enough to end his suffering and now she was being punished for it.

Although I do understand the reasons for this being illegal the idea of it making people think they could get away with murder (literally) is definitely a large consideration. But I still think that in some cases this topic could be thought about in other ways.

http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/euthanasia/

Masturbation

The subject of masturbation has become more apparent within society through out the years.

It is now publicly broad casted through many different aspects of the media; from television programmes, films, music and books. Although masturbation is usually linked to that of comedy and not a sexual aspect.

Within television and film masturbation is usually associated with a character getting caught masturbating. Films such as 'American Pie' have made a masturbation scene famous, involving the main character 'Jim' and a certain apple pie! (ha ha).

However the idea of being caught masturbating creates and image that it is something that should be hidden, this however is not the case. Masturbation is completely natural although it should be kept private and not thrust into eyes of society. This is shown within the film 'American Pie' as 'Jim' gets caught masturbating by his father. It is a cringe worthy scene, this however is only because 'Jim' gets caught, not because he is doing something wrong. (Well accept not many people will wank off in a pie)

Masturbating is now also more commonly spoke about, including within groups of friends. This is also expressed by the media from the show 'Sex and the City' masturbation is a common topic within this show and the four female main characters leave nothing uncovered. In one episode sex toys are even given as a gift from one character to an other as an act of support and comfort. Within this show masturbation is shown as a very natural, sexual, independent female activity the woman within the show do not shy away from the topic they embrace it, creating a very fond appreciation towards it.

However within shows such as 'One Tree Hill' and 'Skins' masturbation is mentioned within groups of friends, however it is shown in a comical way. In ''One Tree Hill' the female character 'Brooke' gets caught masturbating and the rest of the characters playing her friends within the show, give masturbation a new name to 'Brooke' ones self. This is different with the show 'Skins' as 'Tony' catches his best friend 'Sid' masturbating to a photo of his girlfriend, the characters laugh it off and don't let it affect their friendship. Masturbation is shown differently in many programmes however it is always viewed with a very natural, light hearted attitude and nearly always with someone getting caught!

http://http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/masturbation.htm

Here masturbation is spoken about by a GP, it explains what the act of masturbation is and how it is completely natural and normal. It's always interesting that in many magazines (Cosmopolitan) people write in asking questions whether it be for themselves or a question about their partner about masturbation and whether it is normal or not. An example being, is it normal to masturbate a certain amount of times during a day.

I believe that masturbation is normally considered to be a male dominated topic, however I do not think that woman masturbate less than men I just think that masturbating is publicised more where men are considered. This linking to the idea that women are pure and sweet, therefore they are not associated with acts of such strong sexuality.

Chloe's Blog on Prostitution

http://http//chloehodge13.blogspot.com/









I'd noticed that Chloe had written a Blog about prostitution and I really think that this should have been one for a lecture as this can really be considered as 'bad' behaviour!





Chloe makes a really interesting point of saying there is two types of prostitution and this is what makes it controversial! The idea of choosing to be a prostitute by your own free will, and others who are forced into prostitution. There is a Big difference!





Is it wrong that immediately when I think of prostitution I think of glamour (it is yes!) I always think of 'Pretty Woman' before anything else. But then obviously that image floats away and the reality of prostitution kicks in. You hear and read about the horrific stories of some women who are forced into becoming a prostitute, it's terrible! I'll never forget that episode of Eastenders way back in the day when Zoe became a prostitute, it was so sad! Her character was terrified of the men she was being forced to sleep with and the people that were saying she must do it. The sad thing is this really happens in society. http://http//www.birminghamuk.com/prostitution.htm


However when I typed into Google to find appropriate research about this topic the majority that was coming up was showing prostitutes to be the enemy and how they should be banished from the streets. I think sometimes people forget that this is not every ones choice, the reality is people still get forced into doing things against their will and if someone helped them they could escape and lead a better life. I'm not saying I'm for prostitution I just think that sometimes there is a bigger picture than what people see!