by Ashley Spencer '12
Last summer MTV launched a new show called AWKWARD. AWKWARD is a scripted comedy that takes a look at the lives of teenagers. The story is told through the eyes of Jenna Hamilton, a 16 girl who has an accident that is mistakenly viewed as a suicide attempt. Season one has been over for nearly a year, and on June 28, AWKWARD is back premiering season two.
The show does a lot more than just provide good looking guys and funny punch lines. It actually has a great message. Jenna has a blog, called "that girl daily" in which she writes everything that has happened over the course of her week. The show encourages teens to express themselves in a positive fashion, example, Jenna's blog. Jenna tries to talk to the people in her life as well as her school guidance counselor about her troubles (school, boys, friends, etc ) but sometimes friends, teachers, and parents, just cannot relate. The show also puts a great spin on high school. A lot of incoming students look at shows and base their expectations from the media's interpretation. The show has it all; the typical mean girl who preys on others because she's insecure, the athlete with a heart of gold, and the protagonist Jenna an average girl trying to figure out who she is and just keep up.
Further more the show is refreshing because it is a break from the usual trashy reality TV shows MTV spits out. It balances perfectly because it is real with out being overly personal. The show has provided blogging as an outlet in a safe way. Tumbler has a page dedicated to the show. So way to go MTV! I encourage you all to take a break this summer and check out AWKWARD, Thursday, June 28. You must just might love it!
