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Which major group categorizes popular culture as something that affects everyone as humans?
Which major group categorizes popular culture as something that affects everyone as humans?
What are 'Flops' or 'Bombs' in popular culture terminology?
What are 'Flops' or 'Bombs' in popular culture terminology?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a box office bomb mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a box office bomb mentioned in the text?
Popular culture can be classified based on its appeal to the people it caters to. What helps to determine this appeal?
Popular culture can be classified based on its appeal to the people it caters to. What helps to determine this appeal?
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What is the overarching theme of contemporary trends in popular culture?
What is the overarching theme of contemporary trends in popular culture?
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What distinguishes contemporary trends in popular culture from enduring high and folk cultures?
What distinguishes contemporary trends in popular culture from enduring high and folk cultures?
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What is a common characteristic of popular culture icons with a cult following?
What is a common characteristic of popular culture icons with a cult following?
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Which of the following is an example of a popular culture icon with a cult following?
Which of the following is an example of a popular culture icon with a cult following?
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How do parodies, samplings, and remixes contribute to popular culture?
How do parodies, samplings, and remixes contribute to popular culture?
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What contributes to something becoming a sleeper hit in popular culture?
What contributes to something becoming a sleeper hit in popular culture?
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Which factor distinguishes love teams like AlDub or KathNiel in popular culture?
Which factor distinguishes love teams like AlDub or KathNiel in popular culture?
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What motivates fans of cult-following icons to show appreciation for them?
What motivates fans of cult-following icons to show appreciation for them?
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What do companies like Nike, Burger King, and Coca Cola do in relation to popular culture icons like Stranger Things?
What do companies like Nike, Burger King, and Coca Cola do in relation to popular culture icons like Stranger Things?
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How do businesses use popular culture according to the text?
How do businesses use popular culture according to the text?
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What role do mass media and paparazzi play in relation to popular culture icons?
What role do mass media and paparazzi play in relation to popular culture icons?
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Why do businesses capitalize on popular culture according to the text?
Why do businesses capitalize on popular culture according to the text?
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What percentage of the sample population views culture as more than traditional, according to research mentioned in the text?
What percentage of the sample population views culture as more than traditional, according to research mentioned in the text?
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How can businesses use popular culture icons other than for relevance, as discussed in the text?
How can businesses use popular culture icons other than for relevance, as discussed in the text?
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Study Notes
Popular Culture Icons
- Some popular culture icons cater only to certain subcultures because these subcultures deem that only they show appreciation to these icons.
- Examples of popular culture icons with cult followings include Invader Zim, The Big Lebowski, Star Wars, Mean Girls, and The Wizarding World.
- In the Philippines, love teams get a cult following, such as Alden Richards - Maine Mendoza (AlDub), Nora Aunor - Tirso Cruz III (Guy and Pip), and Kathryn Bernardo - Daniel Padilla (KathNiel).
Parodies, Samplings, and Remixes
- Parodies, samplings, and remixes are popular culture icons made by the people that are consumed by other people.
- They aim to provide entertainment, but achieve this in different ways.
Businesses and Popular Culture
- Businesses drive popular culture through selling merchandise that surrounds popular culture icons and trends.
- Companies can capitalize on popular culture to grab the attention of consumers, especially the younger generations.
- Research shows that 83% of the sample population think of culture as more than just traditional.
Classification of Popular Culture
- Popular culture can be classified based on its appeal to the people it caters to.
- Examples of flops (or bombs) include Sony Betamax, Apple Newton, Nintendo's VirtualBoy console, and box office bombs such as Cats, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, and Disney's live adaptation of Mulan.
- Popular culture can be categorized into six major groups that affect everyone as humans and people living on the same planet.
Contemporary Trends
- Contemporary trends can be defined by combining the definitions of the individual words that comprise them.
- The term contemporary refers to anything existing or happening within the same period.
- Examples of contemporary artists include Andy Warhol and Lino Brocka, who were contemporary artists of the 1900s despite having wildly contrasting creative styles.
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Test your knowledge on popular culture items that gained unexpected success over time, including icons like Invader Zim, The Big Lebowski, and Star Wars. Learn about the stories behind these sleeper hits and how they garnered cult followings.
