Assignment 2-2

The 3 icons that stand out to me are the WWE, Chuck E. Cheese, and McDonald’s. WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment, is an entertainment company that focuses primarily on wrestling. In addition, the WWE produces films, publishes a monthly magazine, and hosts live events throughout the U.S. and many other countries. Chuck E. Cheese is a chain of play centers for children. Children are able to play games and in areas with other children, win prizes, and eat pizza. McDonald’s is a chain of fast food restaurants specializing in hamburgers and french fries. They are located in many countries outside of the United States.



I have a part of the “WWE Universe”, as they like to call it, since the age of eight. Wrestling has become a permanent fixture in my household. I watch it four days out of the week, and now have my two year old son doing the same. The WWE holds importance for me because it is the only part of my childhood that has not been left behind. It becomes larger by the day; other entertainers and celebrities are often seen at the WWE’s live events, and many times participate in the shows. Recently, people as huge in status as Donald Trump have played a large part in the weekly happenings of the WWE and its superstars. The WWE has gained enormous popularity over the last decade.

Chuck E. Cheese is not a place I particularly like to visit. However, it truly serves its purpose, and holds a place in my life now that my son, Keanu, is of age to tell me he wants to go to Chuck E. Cheese. My son is mainly the reason I chose Chuck E. Cheese as an icon. I can not think of a child that does not know about him. Therefore, Chuck E. Cheese is important to me because he is important to Keanu.



McDonald’s is not exactly important to me. Yet it has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. When in high school we had off-campus lunch, and would walk to McDonald’s every day. One would think that we would eventually get tired of eating the same thing, yet we did not. I occasionally take Keanu to McDonald’s as a treat. He has fallen in love with strawberry milkshakes, and prefers them with his Happy Meal. I chose McDonald’s as an icon because it is virtually impossible to travel without seeing one about every five minutes.