"Why are you so in to this social media stuff?" I get questions like this from family, friends, colleagues and I haven't really been able to nail down a good explanation that suits me...until now.
I have found some social media inspiration in a song that helps explain why I am so fascinated in social media. It comes from one of my favorite musicals, Rent by Jonathan Larson.
La Vie Boheme
...
To days of inspiration,
Playing hooky, making something
Out of nothing, the need
To express-
To communicate,
To going against the grain,
Going insane,
Going mad
...
Now, I will probably not immediately start singing when I am asked again, but I may hit the high points of why social media resonates with me.
Days of inspiration...making something out of nothing...the need to express, to communicate...
These are things that make social media so interesting to me. What makes social media interesting to you?
Side notes: Rent is leaving Broadway on September 7. The Rent Web site and other related sites have some interesting examples of social media in action: Rent Countdown Blog, EverythingIsRENT You Tube Channel, Goodbye, Love Message Board, Speak Your Heart Forum, and others. While I did not get to see the show on Broadway, I did get to see touring casts in Dallas and Fort Worth and they lived up to expectations.
1 comment:
Best musical ever. I love the music, the story and everything about it. I can't believe it's closing! And I can't believe you were able to tie it back to social media. Awesome post. :)
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