Poem #1 (p. 33)
Who said the quote in this poem?
Ric Flair
What is gentrification?
the buying and renovation of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by upper- or middle-income families or individuals, raising property values but often displacing low-income families and small businesses.
What is redlining?
redlining is the systematic denial of various services to specific residents, often racially associated, neighborhoods or communities, either directly or through the selective raising of prices.
What are apps that let you purchase food from your seat during football games?
-AirService
-FanFood
-SeatServe
Why would a move to SF raise questions?
It would risk alienating a large portion of the fanbase that has been loyal for so many years.
-It would change everything (locations, parades, etc.).
-Etc.
"How come the Silicon Valley squats on San Jose?"
What do you think the quotation means?
Nice Interpretation! :D
-Neglect
-Unlawfully occupy
-There
Why can't her mother afford tickets?
-Immigrant
-Filipino/Minority
-Prices high in the Bay Area
-Money she gets from working goes to important expenses (like mortgage, gas, water bills)
-Etc.
Why do you think teams are being lured away from communities who support losses, trades, and mistakes?
-It will benefit the owners in different ways
-They will make more money
-The scenery and tourist attractions
How would things be without the power/business of a fandom?
Your interpretation!
What do you think the thematic message is in poem 1?
-Poverty
-Privilege
-Wealth
-Etc.
What do you think the thematic message is in poem 2?
-Being offered a better opportunity/Selling Out
-Sacrifice
-Etc.
What do you think the thematic message is in poem 3?
-Socioeconomic Status
-Class Disparity/Separation
-Etc.