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Subversion and Redemption

1. Some examples of subversions are GTFTS (Go the Fuck to Sleep) and parodies. The tv show 'The Rugrats' is considered a subversion because it about adventures a group of babies have in their home. Parents believe it to be subversive because it actually encourages the children who are watching to misbehave. Another example of a subversive tv show would be Spongebob Squarepants. This show is meant to be entertaining towards young kids,  but behind the funny and comical lines are hidden meanings to sexual and mean jokes.

2. I think the book 'Go the Fuck to Sleep" is a really funny idea. It gives adults a way to laugh about how hard it is to put their child to sleep, and relate with other parents. The targeted audience should definitely be adults, and not toddlers since there are curse words. Putting children to bed can be a lengthy and tiring process, so the book seems like a smart way for parents to be able to laugh about the stressful process of putting their kids to bed.

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