The truth, it isnt something given, but is reliant upon its representation to

determine authenticity. Sitch et als Frontline, satirically reveals the intricacy of

the truth behind the current affairs program. Gleesons song, helping hand,
explores the complexity of the truth in our contemporary world where reality is
irrelevant. Both texts reveal the difficulty in delivering the truth and how
subjectivity shapes perceptions.
Frontline blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality, making the truth
difficult to discern. Add sex and Stir epitomizes the medias selective
dissemination of information to construct a desired truth, exemplifying truth to
be a subjective commodity. The manipulation of truth is illustrated as Brooke
sensationalises the interview with Alison using the sex angle. The deceptive
motif as Brooke changes the question to how many girls in the team are gay?'
reveals how the truth is distorted to be sold for money and ratings. The integrity
of the story is questioned by the teams captain who highlights Brookes
unethical journalism as she reported half the story, and beat up the rest This
exposes how the reality is contrived to portray the prejudicial nature of the truth.
The truth is often sensationalised or even fabricated for many reasons. The
satirical nature of Frontline forces us to question the important aspects of our
society. The scepticism of the media is revealed through Mikes desire to elevate
his reputation, becoming a product of his parodied show. The hypocrisy of Brian I
dont like it on the idea of mike doing an ad is contrasted with the closing scenes
of Burkes Backyard featuring Mike. Brian is pleased with the increase in ratings
from the ad, disregarding the ridicule and stupidity of Mike as he struggles to
answer posed questions. The callousness of the show in using the truth for
deception to gain personal benefit reveals the difficulty of todays media in
objectively reporting facts.
The hidden messages of truth can impact upon individuals with negativity
leading to confusion. Gleesons song opens with the rhyming couplet crazy and
hazy, encapsulating the ambiguity of the modern world. The uncertainty has
blurred the reality, making the truth difficult to discern. The confusion is further
reinforced through the love/hate, capturing binary opposites to expose the
extremes of the truth/ Gleeson uses first person narrative as he doesnt even
remember my own name. This connotation of existential angst demonstrates
the personas desperate search for meaning and truth in his life.
Gleeson draws upon the perceived truth and how it can lead to a psychological
breakdown. The dichotomy of appearance and reality is evocatively captured in
the question are you friends or enemies in disguise? The desperate tone wont
somebody lend me a helping hand resonates with our distressed modern
context, where we search for meaning to shape the truth in relationships.
Gleeson contrasts the innocence of childhood I used to dream of many things to
I need a shot in adulthood. The juxtaposition of the past and present self
reflexive tone provides exploration for challenges to reality in the adult world.
Gleeson ends his song with dont always say what they mean, illustrating the
deceptive nature of the truth and its perceptions.
The contemporary world devalues the truth, subjecting it to be deceptive and
perplexed. We allow our self to believe that we know the truth; however we are
only selectively exposed to it. It is upon us to examine the apparent reality, to
make judgements about the realism of what is told.