The document discusses concepts from postmodern theory as they relate to an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. It analyzes how the characters change their behavior when they know they are being filmed, demonstrating the concept of panopticanisation. It also notes that the characters speak directly to the audience, drawing attention to the show's construction and format, which is an example of self-reflexivity.

1. Assignment 1: Something
Postmodern
Keeping up with the Kardashians !
Extract from
- Season 9 Episode 10
- ”Doggy Blu’s”

2. Keeping up the Kardashians
Panopticanisation
Panopticanisation: People change behaviour when they know
they are being watched.
Scott feels
uncomfortable when
he knows he is being
filmed.
Khloe feels embarrassed
when Kendall mentions
her moustache because
she knows she is being
filmed.

3. Keeping up the Kardashians
Panopticanisation
The Kardashian personal
trainer acts a lot more
professional while being
filmed and looks more
determined.

4. Keeping up the Kardashians
Self Reflexivity
Self Reflexivity: When a text knows its a text and draws attention
to its structure, production and/or conventions to the
audience.
Each character talks directly to the audience explaining a scene.