Bomb It! and Style Wars

Hi All,

I hope that your second paper 's writing process is coming along nicely this weekend. I want to provide everyone with the YouTube link to the film we watched this past Thursday, Bomb It!. You may certainly use this text in your upcoming papers if you wish. Be sure you properly cite any references you make!

Best,
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Also, you may be interested in the following document from 1983 titled Style Wars. It's a classic. Enjoy! (This full-length video has Spanish subtitles.)

Graffiti-Marked Subway Train Spotted in 2013!

I would like everyone to briefly visit this article, titled "Old School Graffiti-Marked Subway Train Spotted at W4th Street Station" from The Gothamist, that was published on Jan. 10, 2013. While the article claims that this was performed by Europeans and not NYC natives, this throw-up is nevertheless proof that there is still an active graffiti counterculture in our city and other cities worldwide. Arguably, such transgressive artwork like this hasn't been seen on a subway car in a very long time, and is reminiscent of the extremely prevalent subway graffiti of the 1970s and 80s.

What are some of your initial thoughts after encountering this article and photo?

Flash Mob Mayhem

Please see this recent CBS news article from 2/4/13 regarding flash mobs here in New York City by following the link here:Flash Mob Mayhem: Violent Groups of Teens Leave NYC Businesses in Ruins. I have included the video from the original news report for your convenience below.

Thanks to Joyce for submitting this!