This ad is a spoof on Absolut Vodka, displaying the dangers of alcohol and how drinking irresponsibly could lead to dangerous situations. The facts displayed at the bottom really send the message home, as many people would not be aware of such statistics. The Vodka bottle shown in chalk on the pavement is a symbol of how the alcohol can take over you and ultimately lead to death. As the police stand around yet another crime scene involving drinking and driving, the viewer is shocked into the mentality to never put themselves in this situation, which is the intention of the ad.

My Movie

     Josh Hamilton's story could be fiction. His rise to glory and sudden and drastic fall to the lowest possible point a man can reach is something that I'm sure he wishes was fiction. And his rise back to greatness, winning the AL MVP, reaching the All-Star game, and leading his team to a World Series seems like a fairytale only Hollywood could make. And in all likelihood, Hamilton's life will be made into a major motion picture.
     Josh Hamilton was the first overall draft pick for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in their first ever draft. It seemed destined for Hamilton to launch the Devil Rays into existence within a few years, his ability making headlines even before being drafted out of high school. However, an injury in spring training caused Hamilton to have a lot of free time with his painkillers. He soon started becoming a regular at tattoo shops, getting 26 tattoos in all. He made friends who made bad choices. Coming from a good Christian family, Hamilton was thrown into a world of drugs, alcohol, and reckless living. The four million dollar signing bonus quickly evaporated as became addicted to coke and Crown Royal. At one point his father-in-law was forced to meet a dangerous dealer to give him $2,000 after a check bounced. Another low was being thrown in jail. But after waking up from a crack binge in a trailer with several other strangers and realizing he had nowhere left to go, he showed up at his grandmother's front door.
     With the help of his grandmother, his friends and family, and the Lord, he was able to regain the 50 pounds he lost, and slowly get his baseball career back again. Taking drug tests three times a week, and never going out with teammates after a victory he was determined. His hard work paid off, and last year, he celebrated a ALCS victory with a showering of ginger ale from his Texas Ranger teammates. He is now a huge role model, not only for baseball fans, but for recovering addicts and Christians everywhere. I believe all of this would make for a great inspirational movie.

Rudy

     Imagine that little, lovable high school friend. The one that was small and goofy but always had a big heart and ideas that everyone knew would never be fulfilled. That was Rudy Ruettiger, who was played by actor Sean Astin in the major motion picture, "Rudy".
     Rudy was a measly 5'6" in height and 165 pounds. His dream was to play football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which was seemingly unattainable and laughable to anyone who heard his big idea. His first obstacle was to gain acceptance into the school, which he achieved, even with dyslexia. After walking-on to the team, he gets pounded on the scout team, battling just to make the varsity, as other players continue to scoff at his big dream. In the final home game of the season, Rudy dresses for the game. His dream was fulfilled. But he didn't stop there. The only line on Rudy's stat sheet is a sack, a symbol of his hard work, relentless determination, and proof that dreams and big ideas should not be given up on.
     Rudy is an inspiring, feel good movie. You can't help but chant "Rudy! Rudy!" as he becomes one of only two players to be carried off the Notre Dame field. Using the mentality Rudy had, anything is possible. Rudy prevails over obstacles including his size, grades, social class, and many nonbelievers. This is not only one of my favorite sports movies, it is also among my favorite movies period.