The disabled community is represented as exhausted and stressed through the montage of people waking up and starting their days
Gesturecodes used include:
-One person rubbing their temples
-Lack of smiling
-Man ignoring when his drums were "calling him"
-Close-up shots highlight the daily struggle and emphasize exhaustion
Media producers often focus on the impairment rather than the person, but deeper meanings are revealed as the advert progresses
Representation of the disabled community as powerful and successful through the example of Paralympian Ellie Simmonds getting ready to swim
Gesture codes of Ellie being focused and having a stern face highlight her power and confidence
Iconography of the medals symbolizes power and importance, challenging myths around disability and stereotypes
Disabled community represented as hardworking and strong through fast-paced montage of Paralympians training
Contrasts with media stereotypes of disabled people being "pitiable or pathetic"
Disabled community represented as neglected through scenarios like the entry to a café not being wheelchair-friendly
Purpose of the advert is to spread awareness of the struggles disabled people face in their social lives
65% of viewers felt that the coverage of the Paralympics had a positive impact on their perceptions of the disabled community
Disabled athletes are shown to be as talented as able-bodied athletes
The ad aims to reflect the ideology and ethos of Channel 4 by giving a voice to those not usually presented positively in the media
Representation challenges accepted ideas regarding disability and disabled athletes
Avoids negative stereotypical representations of Paralympians as victims or heroes
Close-up shots create positive representations of ordinary people with whom the audience can positively associate
David Gauntlett's theory of identity is evident in the advertisement, giving visible recognition to those with disabilities and allowing them to see themselves positively in the media
Super. Human offers a more diverse and inclusive range of identities, broadening the understanding of what it means to be disabled as an athlete and in everyday life