Howard Raises the Bar

Howard Stern was born on January 12 1954. Who would have thought that out of Boston University a media icon would emerge. Constantlly pushing the envelope since college he has pushed censorship in mass media to a new level. He outraged people with his thoughts since Boston University when he was fired from the radio station up until straining relations with CBS executives. Howard Stern was ranked number seven on Forbes salary listing, proving his genius. He has become a self made millionaire for simply speaking his mind. Known for his rude remarks, racial jokes, sexual reference, and most importantly his battle on censorship he has made a mark on the mass media. Today the media is filled by influence on television and radio from political and special interest power houses. Howard Stern has provided a refreshing new approach that threw the mold out the window! I remember watching the show on T.V one late night, Nicole Richie was a guest that night and the way he expressed himself made me think, "Should I be Watching this?" At the same time I could not get my self to change the channel. With T.V filled with censorship and fines for every slip up Howard Stern makes people wonder whats liberty and what's obscene. He took the path less taken many times jeopardizing his career. Wouldn't it be inspiring to not have to conforn to a norm and conform to others. I believe what makes Howard Stern appealing is that he breaks the unwritten rules made by society. How many times do we think something and don't have the nerve to speak our thoughts. Howard Stern is an innovator in the mass media, first of all everyone knows him. everyone may not like him in fact they may hate him, others absolutely love him but no mater what they know who Howard Stern is. He knows he is pushing peoples buttons in fact he has made a career out of it. We need people who think outside the box like that. A piece of advise for the average conforming person is go against society's norm and you may very well earn some fame. If fame or money don't come your way at least you've been you own true person for once!