Pulp of Apples, Oranges, and Rotten Tomatos

When comparing the two reviews, it is like comparing apples and oranges. One is done as a basic synopsis while the other one analyzes the plot and turning point of the movie. The difference between the two sites is almost as if reading a child’s book report versus a complex analysis of quantum physics. There is no good comparison.

So the Opposing view article is articulate and follows a coherent thought pattern. While not being overly wordy it addresses the issues without giving too much away. But the Rotten tomato just gives too much away. It is the difference of someone having to describe something as if they were trying to sell it versus someone just describing it to a friend. So what this means is that the tone in the opposing views is more professional while the rotten tomatoes is casual.

Example:
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. (William Shakespeare) This is often quoted but they are completely wrong. The way in which we describe or more specifically name things affects the value and joy which we derive from them. Example would be to call something old versus vintage, both nowadays have the same meaning but one has more class than the other. Names have power and naming something installs value into it whether or not we realize it.

Ebay
The first Item description on ebay is just a vivid picture. But when we look at the description on allmylifeforsale we see that he gives the album context and measure. He is able to build this scenario around it and make it an integral part of history. When you buy this album, not only are you participating in his social experiment but you are buying something that was instrumental in our history. The context in which he pitches the item makes me want to purchase it even though I don’t like creationism.
Journey
For item 2, the description was even more curt, no border on the picture. Again, though, on allmylifeforsale we see him give the item context. You connect with this man and his journey and how he arrives where he is. The item then is given depth and a bridge is built. I think that items with a history are more fascinating and therefore more expensive than those without.

Back story
For item 3, he really hammers home how important it is to have a backstory for the items. He is able to create this atmosphere around his items. It is this vivid experience that you understand when he is describing the events that transpired so that he might possess it and what would make him give up such a great commodity.
I think the magical thing that he does in his sales is give you a context to make you interested. This is the same concept as someone dying on the news versus someone dying in front of you. One has a much more personal and contextual depth. Understanding this can help us when we are describing things and allow us to be able to make connections between people we care about and others.

Do you understand the movie or did we give away too much?
The lesson: The sample information should never spoil the movie.