According to your book, "easter egg" has a surprising connotation. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, define it. Find an example to share here and in class (We already know the one in the book).
"Easter eggs", to me, are exactly like context clues that are found in books and stories. Any series of books I have read have had context clues which hint around at another event that takes place later on in the series. The "Wicked" series by Gregory Mcguire is a great example. the 3 book series tells a story from three different characters' views and it isn't until the end of the third book do you see how intricately the 3 paths cross each other. the context clues, or Easter Eggs, in the previous books lead up to the ending result in the third boo.
An "easter egg" in my opinion is a hidden message or subject in works of art such as video games, books, movies, etc. One example that comes to mind is when musical artists will place a second song at the end of the last track of their CD. The track is "hidden" because unless you let the last track play after the song has ended, you will have no knowledge that the second song is there, therefore making it secretive much like eggs in an easter egg hunt.
This section of the book explains a lot why certain television shows are so addicting to watch. The producers find a creative way to get their viewers to come back for more. “Easter eggs” (like the real Easter eggs) are enjoyable and give you something new once you can finally find them. Audiences always like suspense and what is going to happen next, “Easter Eggs” give clues to those who are eager to know what’s going to happen in the future. When you keep people interested, they are more likely to blog or share their thoughts on the Internet. Book series like Twilight and Harry Potter, have many Easter eggs in their movies and books, hence why they have such long sequels and have such a huge audience. I personally am into the reality series “Jersey Shore” on MTV, there are many websites about Jersey Shore and fan pages from the individual characters that are always giving out Easter eggs what’s going to happen on the next episode.
"Easter eggs" are clues or "hidden messages" that you have to fully finish products or watch something or listen carefully to be able to identify what the "egg" is contributing to that particular story, tv show, movie, etc... (On Bravo tv- they always include a short 30 second clip of a funny moment or something involving someone from that cast that has nothing to do with the episode, but rather a "clue" or look into that persons life.) These clips usually provide an explanation for something that happens later on into the season.
"Easter Eggs" in the realm of new new media often refer to hidden messages in TV shows or on the internet that offer clues about a show or media. An example of this could be the band Coheed and Cambria. The band's name are actually two characters that are discussed in their music. If you listen carefully the song's give clues about the three albums that are intertwined to tell a story. There is also a comic story that relates to this. By looking deeper into the music and comics, there are hidden clues that will lead you to the end of the story.
I believe "Easter Eggs" can be any type of clue either in a show,blog, video game or music that offers more insight into that particular medium of media. For example, at the beginning of each episode of "BattleStar Galactica", the Syfy series opens with a brief recount of what happend on the previous episode. Then when the opening credits come on its gives clips of scenes that will be shown in the current episodes. These clips let the audience know what will be covered that episode.
I think the term "easter egg" is like a small but helpful hidden clue, or message within anything like a TV show, movie, story, etc...It can also be a preview of something, like foreshadowing what will happen next. I think they are really fun because you kind of have to go looking for them. For example, If you buy any of Taylor Swifts albums, and you go to the cover booklet, there are lyrics and her thanks you. She capitalizes a bunch of letters within the booklet and if you write down all the letters, it spells of a quote or sometimes it says something about the person she is singing about in that certain song.
I think that the term "easter egg" is something hidden or a clue to what's going to happen in the future of some media message. TV show, music, movie,blog, newscast even. The first example that popped into my head was at the end of all the Avenger Movies (Iron Man 1+2, Thor, Captain America, and Hulk) Starting with Hulk after the credits, they showed Hulk talking to Tony Stark. The next movie they made was Iron Man. Iron Man 2 has Captain America's shield prototype and Thor's hammer. Thor had stuff with Nick Fury and Captain America had the Avengers movie. They all lead into the next movie.
The term, "easter egg" might mean clues or hints to what's coming up next. It draws viewers into the hype of somthing new and possibly mysterious. Like in the korean music industry they always have short teaser clips of new songs or teaser photos. They keep fans and viewers on their toes until the song or music video drops (comes out).
In media an "easter egg" is pretty close the practical meaning. It's simply an intentional hidden message, joke, program or even a song in a piece of work.Easter eggs can be found in computer programs, television shows, movies,games, cd's etc. I found a pretty helpful site, www.eeegs.com. It simply lists the latest "easter eggs" that were found. an example being a hidden track on the new Disturbed album.
In the book, "easter eggs" are referred to as hints, and clues that directors, and writers use to make viewers more than just viewers, but researchers. The HBO original "The Wire" uses Easter eggs before every episode. They quote one character from every episode, to give the viewer an idea of what is going on, and to watch more intently to hear the quote from the character.
The book defines the term "easter egg" as like a hint, joke, or a clue. While many "eggs" have been found in TV shows, such as the pineapple appearing in every episode of USA's "Psych", many easter eggs can be found in video games. In the 1993 arcade game, "NBA JAM", if the correct birthdates and initials were entered, a player could select a secret character. In the recently popular first person shooter, "Gears of War" a fake cereal brand could be spotted in the final boss scene. In another popular shooter, "Modern Warfare" teddy bears can be seen in the single player campaign mode as a tribute to the head developers daughter, who passed away during production.
"Easter eggs", to me, are exactly like context clues that are found in books and stories. Any series of books I have read have had context clues which hint around at another event that takes place later on in the series. The "Wicked" series by Gregory Mcguire is a great example. the 3 book series tells a story from three different characters' views and it isn't until the end of the third book do you see how intricately the 3 paths cross each other. the context clues, or Easter Eggs, in the previous books lead up to the ending result in the third boo.
ReplyDeleteAn "easter egg" in my opinion is a hidden message or subject in works of art such as video games, books, movies, etc. One example that comes to mind is when musical artists will place a second song at the end of the last track of their CD. The track is "hidden" because unless you let the last track play after the song has ended, you will have no knowledge that the second song is there, therefore making it secretive much like eggs in an easter egg hunt.
ReplyDeleteThis section of the book explains a lot why certain television shows are so addicting to watch. The producers find a creative way to get their viewers to come back for more. “Easter eggs” (like the real Easter eggs) are enjoyable and give you something new once you can finally find them. Audiences always like suspense and what is going to happen next, “Easter Eggs” give clues to those who are eager to know what’s going to happen in the future. When you keep people interested, they are more likely to blog or share their thoughts on the Internet. Book series like Twilight and Harry Potter, have many Easter eggs in their movies and books, hence why they have such long sequels and have such a huge audience. I personally am into the reality series “Jersey Shore” on MTV, there are many websites about Jersey Shore and fan pages from the individual characters that are always giving out Easter eggs what’s going to happen on the next episode.
ReplyDelete"Easter eggs" are clues or "hidden messages" that you have to fully finish products or watch something or listen carefully to be able to identify what the "egg" is contributing to that particular story, tv show, movie, etc... (On Bravo tv- they always include a short 30 second clip of a funny moment or something involving someone from that cast that has nothing to do with the episode, but rather a "clue" or look into that persons life.) These clips usually provide an explanation for something that happens later on into the season.
ReplyDelete"Easter Eggs" in the realm of new new media often refer to hidden messages in TV shows or on the internet that offer clues about a show or media. An example of this could be the band Coheed and Cambria. The band's name are actually two characters that are discussed in their music. If you listen carefully the song's give clues about the three albums that are intertwined to tell a story. There is also a comic story that relates to this. By looking deeper into the music and comics, there are hidden clues that will lead you to the end of the story.
ReplyDeleteI believe "Easter Eggs" can be any type of clue either in a show,blog, video game or music that offers more insight into that particular medium of media. For example, at the beginning of each episode of "BattleStar Galactica", the Syfy series opens with a brief recount of what happend on the previous episode. Then when the opening credits come on its gives clips of scenes that will be shown in the current episodes. These clips let the audience know what will be covered that episode.
ReplyDeleteI think the term "easter egg" is like a small but helpful hidden clue, or message within anything like a TV show, movie, story, etc...It can also be a preview of something, like foreshadowing what will happen next. I think they are really fun because you kind of have to go looking for them. For example, If you buy any of Taylor Swifts albums, and you go to the cover booklet, there are lyrics and her thanks you. She capitalizes a bunch of letters within the booklet and if you write down all the letters, it spells of a quote or sometimes it says something about the person she is singing about in that certain song.
ReplyDeleteI think that the term "easter egg" is something hidden or a clue to what's going to happen in the future of some media message. TV show, music, movie,blog, newscast even. The first example that popped into my head was at the end of all the Avenger Movies (Iron Man 1+2, Thor, Captain America, and Hulk) Starting with Hulk after the credits, they showed Hulk talking to Tony Stark. The next movie they made was Iron Man. Iron Man 2 has Captain America's shield prototype and Thor's hammer. Thor had stuff with Nick Fury and Captain America had the Avengers movie. They all lead into the next movie.
ReplyDeleteThe term, "easter egg" might mean clues or hints to what's coming up next. It draws viewers into the hype of somthing new and possibly mysterious. Like in the korean music industry they always have short teaser clips of new songs or teaser photos. They keep fans and viewers on their toes until the song or music video drops (comes out).
ReplyDeleteIn media an "easter egg" is pretty close the practical meaning. It's simply an intentional hidden message, joke, program or even a song in a piece of work.Easter eggs can be found in computer programs, television shows, movies,games, cd's etc. I found a pretty helpful site, www.eeegs.com. It simply lists the latest "easter eggs" that were found. an example being a hidden track on the new Disturbed album.
ReplyDeleteIn the book, "easter eggs" are referred to as hints, and clues that directors, and writers use to make viewers more than just viewers, but researchers. The HBO original "The Wire" uses Easter eggs before every episode. They quote one character from every episode, to give the viewer an idea of what is going on, and to watch more intently to hear the quote from the character.
ReplyDeleteThe book defines the term "easter egg" as like a hint, joke, or a clue. While many "eggs" have been found in TV shows, such as the pineapple appearing in every episode of USA's "Psych", many easter eggs can be found in video games. In the 1993 arcade game, "NBA JAM", if the correct birthdates and initials were entered, a player could select a secret character. In the recently popular first person shooter, "Gears of War" a fake cereal brand could be spotted in the final boss scene. In another popular shooter, "Modern Warfare" teddy bears can be seen in the single player campaign mode as a tribute to the head developers daughter, who passed away during production.
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