YOUPOST: Red State Blue State

Watching the red state vs. blue state videos by Dr.Seuss, was not only good for a laugh, but also for educational purposes. Instead of facts and figures, which usually would have been a bit dull and dry, the producers created a nice cartoon story for children. Dr. Seuss’ work was easy to follow, clearly structured and humorous. Even though both videos were exaggerated to the point of ludicrousness, these biased views actually added a fun factor to the explanation.However, young children may not understand the humor as there is the possibility that they take all the statements seriously. The Republicans are described as devout rednecks that are against foreigners and change, whereas the Democrats are depicted as artistic, homosexual hippies who do not love their nation enough. These statements clearly allude to the existing stereotypes and clichés for each party. Apart from hearing a lot of insults, I also learned some new things while watching the videos. For example, I did not know that Fox News was a supporter of the Republicans, while HBO preferred the Democrats. Naturally, as I see myself as liberal and forward-thinking, I favor the Democrats and their ideals. On the whole, the videos helped me to get the gist of both parties and a deeper understanding of American politics.