The Creation and Consumption of Popular Culture
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What can be defined by combining the definitions of the individual words that comprise them?

  • Historical events
  • Psychological concepts
  • Contemporary trends (correct)
  • Scientific theories
  • The term _____ is defined as anything existing or happening within the same period.

  • historical
  • antiquated
  • contemporary (correct)
  • future
  • The term ______ means either a prevailing inclination, a general movement, or a current preference.

  • pattern
  • trend (correct)
  • style
  • phase
  • (or Bombs) are popular culture icons that did not meet the standards for them to be considered successful?

    <p>Flops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes popular culture icons that gain a significant following but do not last long and can be replaced by the next 'big thing'?

    <p>Fads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes popular culture icons that started out as weak but became famous over time?

    <p>Sleeper hits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are things that are so well-liked by everybody that they leave a lasting impression on them, especially through peer reviews. What are they considered?

    <p>Blockbuster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some popular culture icons cater only to certain subcultures because these subcultures deem that only they show appreciation to these icons. These gain a ________ because of the fans' devotion to them.

    <p>cult following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are popular culture icons that are made by the people and consumed by other people, aiming to provide entertainment in different ways?

    <p>Parodies, samplings, and remixes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When something becomes a part of popular culture, expect that people will create something out of it either out of appreciation, mockery, or some other reason. When this happens, ____ are made. Parodies are designed to imitate or satirize something using the same form.

    <p>parodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Other people use some elements of popular culture and reuse them to create new things without the intention of satirizing or completely imitating it. Particularly used in the music industry, some singers do ____ for their music.

    <p>samplings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some people completely 'rip apart' one music piece and 'repurpose' it in another song, combining two or more songs into one cohesive piece that is altogether a new thing for others to consume. This is what people refer to as ________, defined as a variant of an original recording made through rearrangement of the piece or by adding more layers to the original piece.

    <p>remixing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It has been stressed that popular culture is made by the people, for the people. It has also been stressed that the working class dictates which aspects of their cultures shall be retained and which ones will be removed

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a must-have for dancers who wish to perform in a standard recital?

    <p>Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as an icon of both popular and high cultures due to her diverse theater, musical, play, and film performances?

    <p>Lea Salonga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Being a _____ is defined as the state of being celebrated.

    <p>celebrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    celebrities are born, not made

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common theme connecting the individuals Briliante Mendoza, Lualhati Bautista, Dingdong Dantes, Angel Locsin, Guillermo del Torro, Marilyn Monroe, and Selena Quintanilla?

    <p>Entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What general category do Ben Cab, Vera Wang, Jose Nepomuceno, and chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Erwan Heussaff belong to?

    <p>Lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the provided examples, what category do they belong to? Anderson Cooper, Henry OmagaDiaz, Noli de Castro, Mike Enriquez, and Kara David. It can also include infamous people on the news, such as Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Asiong Salonga.

    <p>News</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some examples include Aung San Suu Kyi, Harry Roque, Ernesto “Che” Guevarra, Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Zedong, Shinzo Abe, Vladimir Putin, Margaret Thatcher, and Kim Jong-Un.

    <p>Politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some examples include Laina Morris (“Overly Attached Girlfriend”), Kyle Craven (“Bad Luck Brian”). It also covers YouTubers such as Lloyd Café Cadena, Helen Payawal (“HelenOnFleek”), Tyler Oakley, and Jimmy Donaldson (“MrBeast”) alongside casual gamers such as Gian Lois Concepcion (“GLOCO”), Mark Edward Fischbach (“Markiplier”), Sean William McLoughlin (“Jacksepticeye”), and Felix Arvid Ur Kjellberg (“PewDiePie”).

    <p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are people who perform vocal performances called? Examples include Jasmine Trias, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, KZ Tandingan, BTS, and Blackpink.

    <p>Singers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes people who perform visual entertainment in various genres such as stage plays, television shows, films, and web series? Examples include Chris Pratt and Hugh Jackman.

    <p>Actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are participants called who join game shows and become famous through competitions?

    <p>Reality show participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes individuals who host events that are seen on television, including newscasters, event hosts, radio DJs, and masters of the ceremony (MCs)?

    <p>TV presenters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes people who compete in sports events, including eSports players, exemplified by Alvin Patrimonio, Marc Pingris, Danil 'Dendi' Ishutin, Ryan Jay 'Raging Potato' Qui, and Hidilyn Diaz?

    <p>Athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes people who run for government office and are sworn to help their countrymen and protect the country from foreign interests?

    <p>Politicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to individuals who become celebrities either through association or infamy?

    <p>Persons-of-Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People become celebrities through association if they have prior connections to any existing celebrities or well-known groups and made names for themselves independent from their associates

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People would become celebrities through infamy if they earned a positive reputation for themselves, usually through crime

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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