Social networking has changed the way that individuals communicate and interact with one another. The global debate regarding the color of the dress exemplifies the impact of social media on modern society.
BY CAITLYN NICHOLS
While in public, one will most likely witness various people using their smartphones or some form of technology. Unlike decades ago, social media is currently being overused in modern society; technology is integrated in individual’s lives. On Thursday, February 26th, twenty-one year old Caitlin McNeil posted an image of a dress on a social networking website. Cecilia Blasdale, who purchased the seventy-three dollar dress for her daughter, Caitlin, argued with her over the color. Consequently, McNeil posted an image of the dress on Tumblr, a commonly used social media website, and asked, “Guys, please help me – is this dress white and gold, or blue and black?” Soon enough, McNeil’s post began to spark a heated global debate. Many students attending Coventry High School and even well-known celebrities joined the debate. Taylor Swift, one such celebrity, tweeted, “I don’t understand this odd dress debate and I feel like it’s a trick somehow.” Swift then adds, “P.S. it’s obviously blue and black.” While some of the 4.4 million viewers see the dress as white and gold, others firmly believe that the dress is blue and black.
The social media phenomenon has affected students as well as teachers at Coventry High School. Out of the forty-five students surveyed, 26% agree that the dress is white and gold and 40% firmly believe that the dress is blue and black. Additionally 34% of the students survey claim that they see both colors at different times. For the survey, students from each grade level were asked for their opinion. When Keely DiBasio, a senior who attends CHS, was asked what color the dress is, she answered white and gold. Unlike Keely DiBasio, Nick Gessner, a sophomore, believes that the dress is black and blue. Nicole Breindel, a junior, sees a black and blue dress. Lastly, Amanda Bernardi, a freshman, believes that the dress is white and gold. As a part of the poll, teachers at Coventry High School were also surveyed. Ms. Plante, an English teacher, sees a blue and black dress. On the other hand, Mr. Nolan, a history teacher, sees a gold and white dress.
Not only is social media currently engraved in adults’ lives, but also teenagers’. Social networking has changed the way that individuals communicate and interact with one another. The global debate regarding the color of the dress exemplifies the impact of social media on modern society.
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