MEDIA P1 CSP DETAIL (OTR) Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the opening scene of OTR?
- Video beings with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus in a traditional western setting
- Lil nas x rides in on horseback wearing a cowboy outift
- Chris rock plays a sherrif who confronts them with a group of white cowboys shouting: ‘That horse got a v8 in it or something?’
- A shootout occurs and the duo escape via a tunnel
What is the analysis of the opening scene of OTR?
- the opening parodies classic western films, but flips the script with Black cowboys and modern swagger.
- The racial subtext of a white sheriff chasing black cowboys blends satire and social commentary with style.
What happens in the time travel scene?
Lil nas X emerges from the tunnel into a suburban driveway
A black man confronts him asking: ‘You’re with that horse?! That’s a horse horse!’
What is the analysis of the time travel scene?
the juxtaposition of cowboy culture in a contemporary setting highlights the theme of genre blending and identity defiance – mirroring how the song itself blends country and rap music
What happens in the racing scene?
Lil Nas races a car while riding his house
He wins the race and smiles triumphantly
What is the analysis of the racing scene??
this scene reinforces the message that tradition (horse) can compete with and even outperform modernity (car – mirroring nas’s rise in an industry skeptical of his genre-blending
What is the bingo hall performance scene?
Lil nas bursts into a bingo game with music and dancing
Billy ray cyrus arrives in a convertible with a guitar
They perform to a mixed crowd including seniors, cowboys, and street dancers
Diplo plays a washboard
What is the analysis of the bingo hall performance scene?
this absurd, joyful mashup of settings and characters celebrates inclusivity and generational blending.
The song’s viral nature is embodied in the wild acceptance by unlikely groups
What is the final dance sequence scene?
Line dancing with cowboys, hip hop dancers, and residents
A variety of characters join in
What is the analysis of the final dance sequence scene?
this climax visualizes unity across race, age, and genre. It’s a symbolic ‘old meets new’ celebration, showing how a song can bring together very different communities
What is a lyric in OTR that combines imagery from both genres?
‘Riding on a tractor, lean all in my bladder’ - combines imagery from both genres
What is a lyric in OTR that embodies the attitude often found in rap music?
‘Can’t nobody tell me nothing’ - embodies the independent attitude found often in rap music, and the rebellious spirit of country music
What is a lyric in OTR that shows contemporary fashion brands?
‘Cowboy hat from Gucci’ - nods to contemporary fashion brands
What is a lyric in OTR that references typical cowboy attire?
‘Hat is matte black, got the boots is black to match’ - references to typical cowboy attire
What do most lyrics in OTR do?
many lyrics use frequent binary opposites which highlights the fusion between the country and rap genres in the song
