Toulmin argument? More like COOLmin argument! Am I right?!

So people argue whether popular entertainment is worthless or not, but, friends; it all depends on the one being entertained. See, almost anything, including websites and music and tv shows and movie, can be taken on the path of evil or good, all depending on the person it affects. Looking at popular entertainment as a whole, it can be either a worthless resource focused on wasting time, or an empowering tool geared toward teaching and simply entertaining. It is just how one perceives it and how one uses it, as well.

Take the wonderful example of Pinterest, will you? It's basically an online pin board which one can post or "re-pin" items such as recipes, diy tutorials, pictures, fashion things, or basically anything, really. This is the perfect example to see how it can be taken for evil or good. I, myself, have some pretty stupid boards, such as "LOVELY Men" a board in which I appreciate a certain gender, and "When you need giggles" in which hilariously stupid things are found. But I also have boards like "Lovely Quotes" where relatable song lyrics, or inspiring messages are found, and "ART" in which I can appreciate beauty, something that is occasionally difficult to do. It's one of those things that the user has to decide for themselves; will it be used for evil or good?

Many will say that these sorts of entertainment are worthless because they are too distracting. Well, if you let them be, they certainly are. Don't waste your time on the internet if you need to be doing other things. Manage your time wisely. You're smart enough to do so.

Others will say that this entertainment is a good resource because it can be used as a break, and simply because it entertains. Again, if you let it affect you that way then you're correct! A five minute Facebook break won't kill you. So you want to go on Tumblr once you're done with homework? Go ahead. Movie night with friends; perfect!

Popular entertainment is a tricky topic, considering it can either lead one down a windy, wasteful road full of late nights and no productivity, or it can lead you down a fantastically fun path, full of simple entertainment and enjoyment. It's all how you make it.