I think that pop culture is so defining for how we understand our world. It has always been important in history and the people during that time, but I think that it is becoming more and more relevant. Yes, back then these popular trends and culture had a major impact back then as well, as understood by the Shakespeare example. But, I think that it is becoming more connecting through social media and the ability to spread ideas, pop culture, across the world.\u00a0 This culture is now spread less through stories but through images, videos, sounds, and stories. It is hard to imagine that we are not fully involved in pop culture 24\/7 because of our phones. Most of us spend hours on our phones, scrolling through social media, and soaking up everything that we are being shown. Whether we are aware of it or not, the things we see stick with us. It shapes our beliefs, political views, and understanding of those around us. For example, I don’t think phrases like “what are thoseeee” or “sheeeesh” would have spread very widely if it wasn’t for social media. And as silly as they are, they have and many people will recognize them and connect to it. I also thought Dr. Bezio’s point of not dismissing pop culture as just entertainment is really important. The aforementioned phrases are probably not the best examples, but I do believe a lot of what we consider pop culture is actively working to shape and define our world, connecting us to each other. We normalize things by using media and I think that there will be even more representation to come, helping us normalize even more than just the classic white man. Black Panther is the perfect example of how pop culture is truly connecting when it reflects many people and shared ideas, evolving into more than just a Marvel movie, but into a movement itself (RIP Chadwick Boseman, this one still makes me sad). Overall, while I know pop culture is not a new idea and a lot of how we understand the world today was shaped by pop culture, I think that it is becoming increasingly relevant with the boom in technology that we are facing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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