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Popular culture (commonly abbreviated as pop culture) is the totality of distinct memes, ideas, perspectives, and attitudes that are deemed preferred per an informal consensus within the mainstream of a given culture. Heavily influenced by mass media (at least from the early 20th century onward) and perpetuated by that culture's vernacular language, this collection of ideas permeates the everyday lives of the society. Popular culture is often viewed as being trivial and "dumbed-down" in order to find consensual acceptance throughout the mainstream. As a result of this perception, it comes under heavy criticism from various scientific and non-mainstream sources (most notably religious groups and countercultural groups) which deem it superficial, consumerist, sensationalist and corrupted. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]It is manifest in preferences and acceptance or rejection of features in such various subjects as cooking, clothing, consumption, and the many facets of entertainment such as sports, music, film, and literature. Popular culture often contrasts with a more exclusive, even elitist "high culture",[11] that is, the culture of ruling social groups.[12] The earliest use of "popular" in English was during the fifteenth century in law and politics, meaning "low", "base", "vulgar", and "of the common people"; from the late eighteenth century it began to mean "widespread" and gain in positive connotation. (Williams 1985). "Culture" has been used since the 1950s to refer to various subgroups of society, with emphasis on cultural differences.[13] Defining 'popular' and 'culture', which are essentially contested concepts, is complicated with multiple competing definitions of popular culture. John Storey, in Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, discusses six definitions. The quantitative definition, of culture has the problem that much "high" culture (e.g. television dramatisations of Jane Austen) is widely favoured. "Pop culture" is also defined as the culture that is "left over" when we have decided what "high culture" is. However, many works straddle or cross the boundaries e.g. Shakespeare, Dickens, Puccini-Verdi-Pavarotti- Nessun Dorma. Storey draws attention to the forces and relations which sustain this difference such as the educational system. A third definition equates pop culture with Mass Culture. This is seen as a commercial culture, mass produced for mass consumption. From a Western European perspective, this may be compared to American culture. Alternatively, "pop culture" can be defined as an "authentic" culture of the people, but this can be problematic because there are many ways of defining the "people." Storey argues that there is a political dimension to popular culture; neo-Gramscian hegemony theory "... sees popular culture as a site of struggle between the 'resistance' of subordinate groups in society and the forces of 'incorporation' operating in the interests of dominant groups in society." A postmodernism approach to popular culture would "no longer recognise the distinction between high and popular culture'
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1. How to Get Halo 3 Recon Armor
July 01, 2009
To say that Halo 3 has proven to be an enormously popular video game would be a dramatic understatement. Many games are popular but few reach the level of a pop culture phenomenon. Such is the case with Halo 3 as evidenced by the hundreds of millions of dollars in sales revenues amassed by the game. But, no matter how popular the game may be, players need to be able to succeed at the game or the number of players interested in it will dwindle. One way to increase the chances of success at the game is to make sure the characters are fully armored. This will protect them against many of the thr... (read more)
Author: Andie Francese
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2. Oh, Those Pesky Prophets who wont Leave America Alone
June 28, 2009
This week in America three celebrities passed away without warning. Reviews on the life of pop culture icon Michael Jackson was at the top of most news programs along with some questions about the manner of his death. Does our penchant for this kind of story indicate anything about our national state of mind? Let’s see.
While we reel from the loss of our celebrities and pop icons a Washington based organization known as the TVC (Traditional Values Coalition) is fighting almost a lone battle against the passage of a hate crimes bill that could effectively protect a pedophile but punish a p... (read more)
Author: Michael Bresciani
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3. Remembering Michael Jacson
June 29, 2009
Its Friday but the sun is no longer shining - Michael Jackson is dead. I can't believe he was only 50 years old and died.I have always loved Michael Jackson and his music. He had to be one of the most talented people on the planet. He wrote some of the best music ever, and he was also one of the best dancers that ever got on a stage.The so-called King of Pop has had a gigantic influence in popular culture, especially pop music. Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: "Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join t... (read more)
Author: Eli Holden
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4. replica bape jeans
June 25, 2009
bape Harajuku leading brand in Japan is a typical representative of pop culture, in spite of vary, but the success of NIGO is obvious to all. In 1970, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture of Japan was born a city called "Tomoaki Nagao," the boys. In November 1993, he created called "A Bathing Ape in Lukewater" brand. BAPE's full name is , means that the ape-man life easy. Is the slogan of the most famous brands from the film . And other designers, like Harajuku, Nigo is also a graduate of Tokyo Institute of Clothing Technology culture, but the LOGO is not BAPE he designed, but Harajuku culture... (read more)
Author: jerry gong
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5. Your Makati Condo, Your Five-Star Address, Your Home
June 16, 2009
Blame it on the movies and television programs that cater to the high-profile market, it seems that everyone likes to experience living the glamorous life. Pop culture dictates that the good life means five-star kind of living. But not everyone has the resources make that dream come true.
Today, all the excitement of living in a stylish five-star address is within your reach. Owning a makati condo allows you to strike the delicate balance of being in control and being spontaneous. Gone are the days when choosing to reside in a condominium in the middle of a busy city leads to multitude... (read more)
Author: Deirdre Gonzales
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6. South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
June 08, 2009
Everyone's favorite slogan, "Keep Austin Weird," certainly applies to this unique and funky museum. Heavily slanted towards music, the South Austin Museum of Pop Culture aims to preserve and exhibit art and artifacts that reflect Austin's influence on the larger realm of popular culture. Located on South Lamar in the venerated 78704 zip code, the SAMPC has permanent collections dating back to the 1960s, and mount exhibitions featuring the works of some of Austin's most exciting new artists.
The bulk of their collection is dedicated to what they consider to be the quintessential Austin art... (read more)
Author: Dane Smith
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7. Celebrity Dog Names and Breeds
May 17, 2009
Because pop culture is so prevalent in our every day lives, we often look to celebrities for hints and ideas on how to live our lives. Perhaps it's the idea of living glamorously, or maybe for sheer lack of creativity , we often emulate our favorite actors, actresses, t.v. stars, musicians and even politicians. Choosing and naming our pets is no different! We've all seen them, out and about at the dog park or shopping out on the town , celebrities love their pets! Whether you're a pop culture buff or not, if you're considering getting a dog, you may be inspired by whom and what some well-k... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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8. Inside the World of a Real Private Investigator
May 19, 2009
When you think of a Private Investigator (PI), you probably imagine a suave and serious chain-smoking character, often wearing a fedora, and pretending to read a newspaper as he spies seedy characters leaving dingy bars and getting in the back of cabs. That’s because through a rich presence in fiction and pop culture, the Private Eye has become a symbol for the jaded anti-hero, the savior from the shadows, the last resort when all else has failed. And while some of these clichés are drawn from reality, there is much more to the story of the modern-day PI.
So put down that Sherlock Holmes ... (read more)
Author: Alex Tatarinov-Levin
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9. Older Women Younger Men: Who's Mrs Robinson?
May 08, 2009
In the 1967 classic film The Graduate, Dustin Hoffman says the lines that are now part of our pop culture; "Mrs. Robinson, I think you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?" The answer as the movie unfolded was of course a resounding yes. The implication was that an older worldly sophisticated woman basically needed a young innocent boy toy because her husband was no longer up to the job.
While times have changed the term Mrs. Robinson is now part of our vocabulary and refers to any older woman (also know as cougars) seeking younger men. What goes unnoticed is that the inference is still t... (read more)
Author: Daryl Campbell
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10. Display your exhibition with a style of difference
April 27, 2009
You must have visited many exhibitions till date, but do you really remember the best ever visited exhibition which till date you could not forget. Many a times you see many things and than you forget on the other hand you realize that many things catch your eyes and it don't erase from your mind. Therefore, hearing the word exhibition you start relating it with style, elegance and uniqueness. If you are a creative person you will have a bent for art and culture and here you can't escape the name of exhibition. Thus, in simple words you can explain exhibition as a way of displaying your art an... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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11. Mulholland Drive
April 20, 2009
Los Angeles is home to many well-known neighborhoods – Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, to name a few. While all of these areas have their own appealing characteristics, one particular neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills also has a wealth of pop culture notoriety that belies its quiet and private nature.
The Mulholland Drive section of the Hollywood Hills has been immortalized in an Oscar-nominated 2001 David Lynch film (as well as in songs by Tom Petty, Eddy Money and REM), but far before the movie’s release, real estate in this part of the city has been widely recognized for off... (read more)
Author: Susan Andrews
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12. The Magic of The Beatles Lyrics
March 24, 2009
The Beatles were the most successful pop group of all time. Their ability to not only move with the times, but also reflect the changing youth culture that was blossoming all over the world helped them evolve from good time party band to the mouthpiece of their generation. The Beatles lyrics ranged from sublime explorations of the mind as seen through a psychedelic filter, to piercing examinations of the social and political situations that faced the world during the turbulent 60’s and 70’s. When paired with the beautiful melodies and elaborate arrangements that increasingly became a charac... (read more)
Author: Vince Platania
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13. A top image consultant makes our lives better.
March 19, 2009
A top image consultant makes our lives better. They enhance our self image so that we can put our best foot forward. Image consulting is more than fashion trends it?s find that unique balance between individuality, creativity and pop culture. A good image consultant not only makes you look good but they help you feel good which in turn brings better opportunities and more fun. There are many images consultants of various degrees. Some image consultants specialize exclusively in men?s or woman?s clothes or dress fashion. While other image consultants work with both man and women and even do ho... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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14. How To Get A Metropolitan Look From A TV Lift
March 20, 2009
The metropolitan look: what does it mean? Metropolitan is defined in the dictionary as “characteristic of its inhabitants, especially in culture, sophistication, or in accepting and combining a wide variety of people” So what we mean by metropolitan is a sophisticated city look and feel to your home decor. Here we have a piece of home decor that brings all the elements of metropolitan into one place, with a motorized TV lift cabinet from ImportAdvantage.com.
Culture. A TV lift cabinet from ImportAdvantage.com expresses a central and modern American theme of today, which is television as... (read more)
Author: Rob Buehl
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15. Hip invitations and party ideas for Sweet 16 parties
March 05, 2009
If your teenager is anything like the teenagers on MTV’s ‘My Super Sweet 16’ you’ll need to take out a second mortgage on your home to afford their party. In reality, sweet 16 parties are becoming more sophisticated, but you don’t need to break the bank. Here are a few fun, hip ideas for stellar party invitations and spectacular sweet 16 parties Book, television, movie themed party There are lots of great pop-culture icons that would be perfect for a Sweet 16 party invitation and theme. Get your guests excited for a vampire party with a ‘Twilight’ theme. Or reach the fashionistas on ... (read more)
Author: Amy Carter
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16. Boy George
March 04, 2009
What is it about middle-aged queer British pop stars from the ’80s? Why can’t they settle down, keep their noses clean, their peckers zippered, and their faces out of the papers? More precisely, what is it about middle-aged queer British pop stars from the ’80s named George?
George Alan O’Dowd, slightly better known as Boy George, former Culture Club front/frock man, starts 2009 being “banged up” -- as we call prison sentences in the U.K. -- for attacking and imprisoning a Norwegian male escort he’d invited to his home. OK, Boy George is 47 and less an androgynous pretty boy than a ... (read more)
Author: Christina Emily
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17. How to Gain Weight Healthfully Even If You Are Very Skinny
February 27, 2009
Fans of pop culture will never forget the old comic book advertisements for the Charles Atlas bodybuilding course. These ads featured a skinny kid named Mac who gets tired of being picked on by a bully so he starts lifting weights to pack on intimidating size and strength. In the comic, Mac was successful. In true life, it is not easy to pack on weight in a healthy manner. However, it can be completed if you understands how to gain weight healthfully.
First and foremost, the word "weight" have got to be clearly defined. By weight, we are referring to lean muscle mass. You can gain weight ... (read more)
Author: Muscle Trainer
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18. Just Made Unemployed? Take Your Redundancy And Embark An Online Business
February 22, 2009
With the current rapid cultivation of the web, Internet millionaires are sprouting from every one of over the world. One of the greater renowned is Mark Cuban, who sold his web projects for millions of dollars and semi retired into being an owner of an under-achieving basketball team. Despite, the stereotype of the Internet millionaire is slowly invading pop culture. Why is this so? Online businesses and websites are becoming more and more profitable, as the web market inflates into a balloon of untapped opportunity. The only problem now is finding the right commerce that suits the needs and ... (read more)
Author: Mong Hillbard
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