The three icons that I choose are Gi Joes, The rap group G-unit and The New York Giants. I choose these 3 Icons because I know a lot about these things and they all have influenced my life someway. What do these icons mean to me?
GI Joe’s
These toys were the most popular thing growing up back in the 80’s. While the girls had Barbie, the boys had the combat action figure with attitude. The Gi Joe always had to go up against the evil cobra no matter what the objective is. This icon meant to me that one day I could be a true leader and always do the right thing no matter what and no matter who is looking. I think Gi Joe also was the reason I joined the army.
G- Unit
This Rap Group came out around 2005 and from that time on they landed a ton of records. Looking at G-Unit’s past he grew up in a bad part of New York and had a dream to be a rapper. Even though he had that dream a lot of people thought that he would end of on the streets selling drugs just like most of his friends. This icon means to me the ambition to set your dreams high and never let go of them. If you feel something deep down inside go for it and if you don’t succeed try and try again.
New York Giants
GI Joe’s
These toys were the most popular thing growing up back in the 80’s. While the girls had Barbie, the boys had the combat action figure with attitude. The Gi Joe always had to go up against the evil cobra no matter what the objective is. This icon meant to me that one day I could be a true leader and always do the right thing no matter what and no matter who is looking. I think Gi Joe also was the reason I joined the army.
G- Unit
This Rap Group came out around 2005 and from that time on they landed a ton of records. Looking at G-Unit’s past he grew up in a bad part of New York and had a dream to be a rapper. Even though he had that dream a lot of people thought that he would end of on the streets selling drugs just like most of his friends. This icon means to me the ambition to set your dreams high and never let go of them. If you feel something deep down inside go for it and if you don’t succeed try and try again.
New York Giants
I have been a fan of the New York Giants since 2001 when they had Kurt Warner as the QB and I believe Kerry Collins. They been so close to the wild card in different years and just didn’t seem to reach there goal. Last year They went into the same dilemma starting at the wild card, playoffs, until finally reaching the super bowl. Everyone thought it was a sure win for the Patriots but New York showed them that their hard work wasn’t going unnoticed and they in fact are super bowl champs. This Icon means to me that even when people say its over or it can never happen prove them wrong and take the extra drive to show them not only it can be done but with ease at any given time.
2 comments:
Hi Bobby,
I saw your comment on my blog about GI Joes. Thanks for making a blog to explain why it was important to you. I love Barbie and my brother love GI Joe. We would actually play with both toys together. Therefore, GI Joe was Barbies husband and they had lots of GI Joe kids. We had a lot of fun playing with the toys and it brings back great memories. Thanks for sharing!
Bobby - Good post. I can remember playing GI Joes with my brother. He had a ton of them and all the stuff to go with it. Now that I have a son I hope he wants to play with them some day. I hadn't heard of that rapper. It was interesting to read what you posted. Thanks for your thoughts on each icon and for sharing why they are important to you.
Tisha Smith
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