Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Amber Cole alone ?
Amber Cole has been trending on the Internet since Sunday night, October 16. Who is Amber Cole and why is she a worldwide trending topic on Twitter? We really shouldn’t have a clue, but the fact that millions of people now know all about what could be her most embarrassing moment speaks to the power of the web. And how quickly and easily children can be exploited on it.
Amber is a 14-year-old student who was videotaped engaging in an intimate act with a male classmate after school. Another classmate videotaped the encounter and posted it online. It immediately went viral and caused a firestorm on the web. Some were outraged the video even existed, others were disgusted by young Amber’s behavior, still others were horrified by what the young boys had apparently perpetrated.
While the web’s self-appointed pundits were judging the various players in this sad affair, Amber Cole’s name was becoming more infamous with every passing minute and every comment posted online.
Leave Amber Cole alone
There is a new video that's floating around on Web sites, Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter called the Amber Cole Video.
The subject "Leave Amber Cole Alone" in currently trending worldwide on Twitter. The YouTube video "Leave Amber Cole Alone," posted on Oct. 17, shows a young girl defending Amber Cole, who was apparently caught performing oral sex in a public place.
Attempts to try and find out more information about the Amber Cole video lead back to several unrelated videos with links to bizarre blogs.
14 yrs old smh"
One Web site, straightfromthea.com, shows graphic images of a young girl that they claim is 14-year-old Amber Cole with blurred-out screenshots from the supposed video. *** This video below contains some brief graphic language.
So I check into Twitter this morning and the phrase 'Leave Amber Cole Alone' is trending. Should we really leave Amber Cole alone?
Student of the Week: Amber Cole, Whiteford High School
FAVORITES
School subjects: Band, choir
Extracurricular activity: School musical
Hobbies: Music
Store: J.C. Penney
Musical artist: Taylor Swift
Movie: The Wizard of Oz
TV show: Parenthood
FAST FACTS
Cafeteria food must-have: French fries
Last book read that wasn't required: The Last Song, by Nicholas Sparks
Pet peeve: Chewing gum like a cow.
Items always in my locker: Books
Top accomplishment: Making it to the all-state honors choir
FUTURE
After-graduation plans: Study biology (pre-med) and music at Adrian College.
Career goal: A doctor with some kind of music on the side, whether it be giving flute lessons or singing in the church choir.
Quote from teacher: "Amber exemplified the meaning of model student," said Kelli Tuller, principal. "She is an excellent student, musician, vocalist, and classmate. Amber's enthusiasm is contagious, and she takes pride in making a difference in the lives of others."
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