Thursday, March 19, 2009

Madness

This week I have really gotten a change to see how influenced we are by our environment. There are agents of socialization everywhere, especially school and family. However, for the next month, it is incredible how many peoples actions will be influenced by the NCAA tournament. March Madness is a magical time that happens once a year, and people really live and die with it. It will bring out the absolute worst in people when things dont go right. It can put people into depression or leave them in a state of ecstacy for weeks after if they happen to win. ESPN has specials on the tournament and how to fill out a bracket. Supposedly this is a science called Bracketology and is known throughout the nation.
This tournament is so powerful, people stay home from school to watch it. Although CBS is on in the commons, the fact that most teachers dont have the TV on during class makes people not want to go. That is insane power for something to have. Even as im blogging, i have one eye on the scoreboard, and clemson just lost that sucks did anyone have michigan? I cant write too long because i dont wanna miss any more game time. I am a product of the Madness, and i am proud.

1 comment:

  1. It really is an interesting phenomenon. Everyone talks about it - housewives, strangers, and this year even the President! It is a good example of a cultural value Americans share.

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