Bias Game

We discussed many issues concerning media in class today. Among the plethora of causes and problems, I feel that the heart of the issue stems from the human tendency for bias. In media, bias is produced at two levels:
Level one: interpreting what an article/resource actually means
Level two: intentional framing of an issue to mold it to an audience
To demonstrate, let's play a game! Below are pictures from class with three possible captions. Your job is to first discern which caption is accurate. Then, you have to choose the caption which you believe will attract the most views on social media.

1.

a. Rebecca and Emily pose for the profile picture for their joint Instagram
b. AU softball star meets with student government to discuss new female athlete initiatives.
c. Rebecca and Emily, dressed as a frat-boy, pose for a picture

2.

a. Annie hides Holt's breakfast in her bag while Holt is distracted
b. Holt prepares for putting on the kid's Winnie the Pooh performance for the kindergartners.
c.Holt helps Xandra remove a staple from a bandanna while Annie removes crafts from her bag.

3.

a. Brigid makes an amazing comment concerning Harry Potter which is appreciated by Siena.
b. Siena applauds as her best friend is chosen to go up to help the presenter demonstrate his new technique!
c.Brigid stumps PTJ and, after busting out a sick dance move, causes rounds of applause to breakout out among her fellow students such as Siena is demonstrating here.

4.

a. Annie and Jacob compete to see who can put on their ears fastest.
b. Annie and Jacob adjust their home-made character ears.
c. In the first annual Pinterest conference, participants have a class on kids animal crafts.

5.

a. Noël demonstrates for Jacob what being a polite person looks like after noting his previous lack of gentleman behavior.
b. Brigid, Jacob, and Noël enter the classroom at the beginning of class.
c. Noël tries to usher Jacob and Bridgid out after Bridgid makes a controversial statement.


6.

a. Danielle poses as a Tennis player.
b. Danielle gets ready to lead the first Tennis club meeting at AU!
c. Danielle puts comes to class after a hard won morning tennis match.

7.

a. Maddy and Shruthi meet before leaving for the recreation of the Salem witch trials.
b. Maddy and Shruthi pose before doing a presentation on the Yin and Yang symbol.
c. Shruthi  and Maddy pose for a photo with their costumes.

8.

a. Group discussions about media portrayal of 'foreign brides'
b. A multi-generational group, including a grandma in pearl earrings and performer for the Day of the Dead celebration, meet together to learn about new community initiatives.
c. The Spanish class has a lesson on interrogatives.

9.

a. Noël prepares to catch a fastball from PTJ.
b. Noël makes another insightful point in class.
c. Noël gets startled by the sudden scurry of a mouse across the room.

10.

a. Yuzuka smiles after being complimented by the love of her life.
b. Yuzuka prepares for rehearsal as the lead angel in a performance of a Broadway Christmas play.
c. Yuzuka poses for a photo in her angel costume.