I plan to research the subculture of Fridays Live. Fridays Live is a comedy sketch show, similar to Saturday Night Live, that is run completely by students. It fits the definition of a subculture almost perfectly, which is why I have decided to study it. With its own rituals, insider phrases, particular locations, and rules, I am excited to be able to immerse myself completely into a subculture that, on the outside, does not appear to be very foreign, but that I suspect will prove to be very different from the subcultures that I am a member of. I have attended the show a few times and am acquainted with a few of its members, and so I already know some of its rituals and rules. However, I have the feeling that I have not yet even brushed the surface of all that makes this subculture what it is.
The fact that I have been in contact with this subculture before may hinder my ability to fully observe my surroundings when I first begin my study. I expect to find myself only observing what I am already aware of from previous interactions. However, because I am aware that this may happen, I feel that I will be able to quickly shed this problem and really be able to focus on everything that surrounds me.
As a fellow student, I am going to have somewhat of an insider perspective, although very minimal, simply because I can relate with the members of the subculture on that level. However, I don't feel that this will be problematic, because I am so unfamiliar with all of the insider phrases, rituals, rules, and procedures of this subculture that the observable differences between the members and myself should be obvious.
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