The magazine 'Men's Health' is a basic but informative magazine aimed at professional workers aged 20+
The main image is of a masculine man with his '8 pack' on show as he stands in a river. This is an idealistic image of the male figure in which men will aspire to look like. The photograph is in the centre of the magazine, drawing attention to it. He is standing in a river which shows his masculinity and almost 'god' like portrayal. He shows an intense facial expression, showing the serious side of fitness and health. It also highlights the mysterious image he illustrates, which some men aspire to be like.
The font is basic and colour scheme is simple, only including black, red and blue. Colours which often connote the male gender. The main features are spread across the magazine in simple black and bold fonts. This attracts the reader to the main events involved. The language used also focuses on stereotypical male interest, such as sex and fitness. All features link with the purpose of the magazine. "From fat to flat" the use of alliteration is a language device used to persuade the audience to buy the magazine in order to reach their aims within fitness, and eventually succeed to look like the model used on the front cover.


The magazine GQ has featured the actor Ryan Reynolds as their main aspect to this issue of the magazine. The layout and style is modern and edgy. They have maintained a simple colour scheme of black and red linking with the masthead (magazine brand) The use of capital letters within the from cover allows the audience to familiarise themselves with the magazine as well as draw them into the main features. Sizing of font differs and is used to highlight the main element of the magazine. In this case, Ryan Reynolds. The magazine uses colloquialisms within the language, such as 'brings the swagger' this text is easily read and adds to the modern aspect of the magazine. The magazine also covers different story lines, instead of aiming for a niche audience. 
Ryan Reynolds is dressed in a shirt and tie. However the juxtaposition of the formal wear is challenged by the actors laid back positioning with his tie loosened and sleeves rolled up. This links with the easy-going layout and modern appearance. The magazine mainly focuses towards the styling of men and how males would aspire to look like Ryan Reynolds. 

Big Bang Theory-
In this sitcom the scientist are portrayed as stereotypical nerds who are amazed by femal attention. One character in particular is the muslim Raj who finds it almost impossible to react to any females, especially his neighbour Penny, who is also a stereotypical 'Hot blonde'