As I was reading the Identity and deception in the virtual community, article, by Judith S. Donath, I was reminded of a popular country song. This song is titled 'Online' by Brad Paisley. This article reminded me of this song because both emphasize the vital role that identity plays in virtual communication. In online communication, (though not fool proof) it is easier to trick others and be tricked because there aren't as many cues to verify things such as gender, socio-economic status, beauty, etc. As you read through the lyrics of this song, you will be not only entertained by the humor that is expressed in this individuals virtual persona, but you will see a direct correlation between the character in this song and how he expresses his conventional signals compared to his actual assessment signals.
"Online"
I work down at the pizza pit
And I drive an old Hyundai
I still live with my mom and dad
I'm 5'3 and overweight
I'm a Sci-Fi fanatic
Mild asthmatic
Never been to 2nd base
But there's a whole nother me
That you need to see
Go check out MySpace
'cause online I'm out in Hollywood
I'm 6'5 and I look damn good
I drive a Maserati
I'm a black belt in Karate
And I love a good glass of wine
It turns girls on that I'm mysterious
I tell 'em I don't want nothing serious
'cause even on a slow day I can have a three way
Chat with two women at one time
I'm so much cooler online
So much cooler online
I get home, I kiss my mom
And she fixes me a snack
I head down to my basement bedroom
And fire up my Mac
In real life the only time I
Ever even been to L.A.
Was when I got the chance with the marching band
To play tuba in the Rose Parade.
Online I live in Malibu
I posed for Calvin Kline, I've been in GQ
I'm single and I'm rich
And I got a set of six pack abs that'll blow your mind
It turns girls on that I'm mysterious
I tell 'em I don't want nothing serious
'cause even on a slow day I can have a three way
Chat with two women at one time
I'm so much cooler online
Yeah I'm cooler online
When you got my kinda stats, it's hard to get a date
Let alone a real girlfriend
But I grow another foot
And I lose a bunch of weight everytime I log in
Online I'm out in Hollywood
I'm 6'5 and I look damn good
Even on a slow day, I can have a three way
Chat with two women at one time
I'm so much cooler online
Yeah I'm cooler online
I'm so much cooler online
Yeah I'm cooler online
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/bradpaisley/online.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcVnhNjWV0
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