Teen Television:"Freaks and Geeks" and "Veronica Mars"
The television shows "Freaks and Geeks" and "Veronica Mars" are both shows that focus on a high school female girl trying to figure out the point of life. Lindsey Weir from "Freaks and Geeks" is in a transition phase of her life. After her grandmother's death she is wondering if there is a purpose to life and if being a good person all the time is worth it when you die. Her character in particular relates to the reading from "The Chronicle." She is from the Millennial generation but instead of being a teenager striving to make the world better she has started to rebel. By the end of the first episode it looks as if she is trying to do good with her life by dancing with Eli but she is also struggling through high school. The disconnect between the generations in "Freaks and Geeks" is also apparent. Like, "The Chronicle" the older generation is having a hard time figuring out the younger generation. Lindsey's dad uses interesting tactics to try and scare Lindsey from doing rebellious acts. Her guidance counselor also tries to be friends and then turns into black mailing Lindsey into being a mathlete. "Freaks and Geeks" focuses on the disconnect between the generations as well as the social structure of high school.
"Veronica Mars" is similar to "Freaks and Geeks" in relation to the focus of high school social structure and trying to find meaning in life. "Veronica Mars" is different from "Freaks and Geeks" because Veronica tries to beat the bad guy and uses her connections to work behind the scenes to get information that makes her have the upper hand. She may be figuring out a way to work with her dad for his Private Investigating business but she is also trying to make sense of her life. Both shows use the millennial generation as an outlet for teenagers to show the daily life of high school.
