Exemplification Essay

Over the last twenty-five years Americans have poured money into consumer products that most Americans do not actually need; however, needed or not our culture spends more money on electronics in the last quarter century than ever before. Most Americas if asked, “What would you do without a TV (television), cellular phone, or a computer?” Well, most would be appalled with the idea and say something to the affect that there is no way they could live without them. TV, cellular phones, and computers are by far the top three consumer products on the Market. It is evident that this is so when driving by a Best Buy, Wal-Mart or even an Apple Store where the lines are wrapped around the building to buy the next best thing.

Over the last twenty-five years TV has become a must have in American household’s, especially with its new technology. The wide flat screen with High Definition and some with 3D capabilities that are thin and can be placed on any wall in a home; it is more than entertainment and can be a focal point in the living area with its aesthetic capabilities. Forget just watching broadcasted television. Now one can run a computer on a TV and wirelessly play movies, music and photos from a hand held device. Also, do not forget when instant childcare or education is needed; problem solved; place the crying babies and older nagging children in front of the TV and put their favorite show or educational video in.

Furthermore, there is the popular cellular phone. Now days it is more than just a phone; it is a smart phone and a smart phone that has everything from a: music player, daily calendar, electronic book reader, instant messenger, camera, and that is just to name a few. Most people these days cannot even leave the house without their cellular phone. For example, I left home for work and when I went to check my phone I realized I did not have it. I could not communicate with my wife I did not know if would miss appointments and I could not play music at my...