what is popular culture?
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What makes something POPULAR?
Most viewed Successful advertising
Most liked Aggressive marketing
Most consumed Meet current needs
Most mediatized Innovation
Most talked/ heard about Collective consciousness
Cultural artefacts that are trendy? Culture of the masses?
- Much appreciated - Forced consumption
- Innovative - Low culture
- Worthy - Commercial culture
- Reflecting current demands and values - For the commoner
• Is there a single mass?
• Doesn’t the elite like what’s popular?