Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

**An Interview with Big Brother Guest Ragan Fox**
Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

April 8, 2011 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach 2 comments

Ragan Fox, professor and Big Brother Season 12 contestant, speaks about his experiences with “haters” and the portrayal of gay identity.

Let’s All Read this Text
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January 28, 2011 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach 5 comments

An exploration of audience response to satire and the “ridiculous” through a video about a banana.

Misunderstanding Bruce Springsteen, the Dead Kennedys, and Devo
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October 29, 2010 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach 3 comments

In this essay, Ann Johnson looks at commonly “misunderstood” songs, the ways artists have made their songs amenable to misuse and their attempts to reassert control over such songs.

My Co-Worker is on Big Brother
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August 27, 2010 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach 29 comments

An academic reflects on her colleague’s participation on the reality show “Big Brother.”

Thank You for Not Answering All of My Questions
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July 16, 2010 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach One comment

An examination of how Lost provided narrative resolution while still retaining mystery.

Can Rational Thought Be Entertaining?
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June 3, 2010 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach 4 comments

A look at reason-based entertainment in television shows Mythbusters and Bullshit.

An Interview with Big Brother Guest Ragan FoxAnn Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

Let’s All Read this Text Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

Misunderstanding Bruce Springsteen, the Dead Kennedys, and Devo Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

My Co-Worker is on Big Brother Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

Thank You for Not Answering All of My Questions Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

Can Rational Thought Be Entertaining? Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach