Was Delaney’s definition of popculture new to you? Comment on your relationship with popculture. Have you been able to find ways to bring any popculture interests into your studies?
Delaney's definition of pop culture was both new and old to me. I knew what various examples of pop culture was and I knew that applied to a large amount of people. However, I didn't fully realize how important pop culture was to our society. Viewing pop culture as an inclusionary role/service was something I hadn't considered before. Reflecting on pop culture in my past I can see how it allowed me to make that initial connection with some of my closest friends. Furthermore, I noticed that pop culture was integrated with alot of my studies as I like listen to popular songs while studying.
Delaney’s definition of pop culture was not something I think I have ever specifically read or talked about, but it was definitely not new to me. We all live intertwined with pop culture whether or not we abide by it. I would say my relationship with pop culture is a good one. I love to bond with people over shared interests such as music, tv shows, fashion, etc. I thought it was very interesting when Delaney talked about how a seemingly contradicting influence on pop culture is individuality. It’s so true! It’s “cool” to be your own person, to be unique comparatively to other people and seen as “uncool” to be like everyone else when it comes to taste, fashion, opinions, etc. This phenomenon is so ironic, because if everyone is a unique individual, is anyone really? I would say yes, we all are unique individuals, but it is a very interesting topic to discuss. It reminds me of how people say the things you used to get made fun of or picked on about as a child are what makes people like you as an adult, it’s cool to stand out! Since my major is cinema, pop culture is definitely incorporated in many different aspects of my studies. Movies were made to be consumed by masses, and movies that reach more people generate more money, so pop culture has always had a huge impact on what gets made and what gets seen. The film industry and pop culture affect each other continuously, but pop culture affected film before film affected pop culture.
Delaney's definition of popculture was new to me in theory, yet it was incredibly familiar all the same. Like many, elements of popculture are ingrained into my everyday life, whether that be through personal interests, friendships, or the posts I see on social media. Delaney's definition was, yes, new to me, but truly allowed me to connect the puzzle pieces in mind so that I could see the full picture. I have formed much of my world and personality around the TV shows and movies that I enjoy watching or the stories that I enjoy reading, and by looking at Delaney's definition I can see that popculture has affected me far more than I ever thought it had. As for popculture finding its way into my studies, many popular films have given me inspiration to follow a certain career path, or take a certain class because the subject seemed interesting, or given me a false idea of what my studies may be like.
Delaney’s definition of pop culture is similar to my prior understanding of the matter. I am particularly fascinated by pop culture’s relationship with consumerism and capitalism given that pop culture is so heavily influenced by mass media. I would like to consider myself a critical consumer of pop culture, because of its relationship with mass media and consumerism. However, pop culture does provide insight into the society in which I take part. For this reason, I watch Saturday Night Live. At my previous university (Clemson), my friend conducted human behavior research on the 2019 pop culture trend, “Hot Girl Summer”. I remember pop culture playing a larger role in my high school experience than my college experience.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was new to me especially since I never viewed it under the lens of our society as a whole and the way it effects us, I rather just wrote pop culture off as the media itself. Pop culture is pretty much unavoidable to your very existence if you are attached to the outside world by any stretch, I spend so much time consuming media constantly whether that be through music or reading or watching movies, and all that leisure time kinda spins its own web in my life. A lot of my friendships revolve around shared interests that link back to pop culture, especially music, which makes sense as pop culture helps serve as a source of identity to help people connect. Because I am studying marketing, pop culture also plays a large role in that since consumerism often fuels off the trends and fads produced by popularized media, in order to be able to forecast a market you have to be up to date on pop culture. (Alyssa Black)
Delaney’s definition was not new to me however, I never really considered food to be considered pop culture. When I started to think about it I realized that people want to eat at places that those considered influential in society go to. Such as the Kardashians. I believe I am influenced by pop culture, I pay attention and follow fashion trends and music regularly. As pop culture has evolved I have as well. I look back at photos and cringe at what I used to wear but I realize that was what was trending at the time and pop culture has evolved since then and it will continue to. I don't think I have involved pop culture in my studies however, because of social media I have realized how badly our generation and society need counselling and mental health awareness. Which is why I want to be a school counselor in the future.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was completely new to me, and added a new found complexity to my understanding of what it is. In my past studies I have not had the opportunity to truly think about what pop culture is and the deep effects this one subject can have on society, I rather had the superficial view that it was all about TV and social media. I now realize that we are all closely and deeply knitted in popular culture as it surrounds everything we do as a society. I know that I have been affected by pop culture through my use of social media as I am constantly exposed to what is currently considered trending by the people who have been deemed influential by the masses. This in turn makes me want to purchase, eat, and do what is considered to be "approved" by the majority of society.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was not something I have read or heard before, but it was already what I assumed pop culture to be in my head. However, reading further into the article, I learned more about the cause and effect of pop culture, and the way it truly effects our society and how companies advertise to the public and different age groups. Due to being on social media constantly, I can see how pop culture can influence local restaurants and just companies in general. For example, around the time quarantine began in March of 2020, many people started to talk about boba and how good it was, and all of the sudden I saw many boba shops opening up, and restaurants starting to serve boba. I must admit that people talking and raving on the internet about things like boba and other foods and clothing stores, it makes me more interested to try things. Another thing I noticed about pop culture's influence is that starting careers is so easy now. With TikTok, many people film themselves boxing up orders from their small businesses, and depending on the way they film it, the music they use, they attract a certain demographic who begins ordering from them, just because they liked the way the video was filmed and the products they sold. Pop culture doesn't take a huge part in my major per say, but it has effected how I study and how I keep my study space organized, as I've grown influenced by many people on Instagram and TikTok on how to format my notes and homework to help me study.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was new to me. I already knew good examples of pop culture such as movies, television, sports and music. I didn't know how much of an impact it actually had on most people's daily lives, or on how other forms of culture (high culture and folk culture) affect pop culture. I also liked what he said on individuality, that once someone goes off the path least taken and others begin to follow, that takes away its uniqueness. I consume a lot of pop culture, from movies to television shows to music. Conversely, I don't consume much of folk or high culture. One of the main forms of pop culture I consume is social media. such as Twitter or Instagram. Most of the appeal comes from anonymity, how you have such a wide access to other people's feeds and experiences without forcing out your own. I also consume a lot of music, television and movies. I play plenty of music whenever I'm alone or want background noise to whatever I'm doing, whether it be walking, reading or playing games. Movies and television are great forms of entertainment because it provides people with interesting stories that keep you engaged and wanting more. Other forms of media, like music and social media apps, do this as well, but movies and television does it best. I would like to incorporate some pop culture interests of mine into a future job or studies as an author, since I love reading, especially science fiction.
Delaney's definition of pop culture is consistent with my previous understanding of the topic. The idea that pop culture is a tangible, dynamic concept that both influences and is subject to the influence of the population cannot be understated. My relationship with pop culture is conflicted as I believe that it allows any individual to have an influence over the creation of art, which I believe is a positive, but at the same time I recognize the negative tendency of pop culture to simplify more complex forms of art over time and appropriate folk culture. I've consistently found ways to incorporate pop culture into my studies throughout my academic history. I believe that examining pop culture can allow one to gauge the political/social climate of a population over a particular period of time, and I've tried to utilize this principle in many essays that I've written.
Some parts of Delaney's definition of pop culture were new to me but other parts were not. Although I have never done research on the definition of pop culture, I still recognize a lot of the points Delaney brought up just because I have grown up around the pop culture itself. That just goes to show how important and prominent pop culture is in our lives. Delaney uses an example of an episode of The Simpsons to emphasize how even though we might not like or agree with a certain part of pop culture, it will still be in our lives and affect us. I can relate to this because although I don't like social media because of the negative psychological effects it can have on people, I still use it because it is a huge part of the pop culture for my generation.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was largely familiar to me, however I was surprised to find his definition much broader. I was thinking more in the realms of technology and social media, while Delaney's definition included all that is "the culture of the people". I guess my relationship with pop culture is good, since I have not been "canceled" or punished for having an opposing or unpopular opinion. There of course are some things I disagree with, but in a general sense, my relationship with pop culture is okay. I have not only been able to bring my pop culture interests into my studies by attending college, I have also done so by majoring in psychology and exploring my pop culture interest of "mental health awareness".
Delaneys definition of Popculture was new to me in the direct sense, I have never heard the exact definition before but it did match to what I previously viewed popculture as. I would consider my relationship with popculture very similar to others of my generation. From a young age we have had access to social media which is a constant stream of popculture references such as music, fashion, and icons allowing us to create interests and subcultures within these specific areas. I have most used the popculture references and developed interests to create connections with peers both in person and online based on similar likes and dislikes. I have also been able to directly relate my studies to the popculture, in my senior year of highschool I participated in the IB program which required me to write and extended essay and the topic I choose was how the political and social climate of the late 60's influenced music.By investigating the popculture at the time I was able to develop a more direct and personal view into the era and research that specific generations experiences.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was new to me. I never saw pop culture as all collective popular culture, but rather as an ambiguous amalgam of the media we consume. I would consider myself to have a very deep relationship with popular culture. As an antisocial youth, I have consistently turned to media such as television and the internet to pass the time when I had nothing else to do. My generation is the "extremely online" generation, so I feel like most of us have a somewhat similar relationship with popular culture. -Killian
Andrew Gager - I had always thought of pop culture as movies, books, music, etc. I had never thought about how pop culture can relate to sociology, as Delaney says. It's interesting to see how much people have an influence on pop culture, but also how much pop culture will influence people. TV seems like the best example of pop culture influencing people. A lot of Boomers and Gen Xers will spend their evenings and weekends watching TV and get most of their political viewpoints that way. I'm a history major, and a big part of history is studying the changes in pop culture and what caused those changes
Katelin Seaver- Delaney's definition of popular culture was not fairly new to me but he did broaden my horizons. I did realize that popular culture does not only come from social media but also comes from how people choose to define themselves. Popular culture has become a major issue in society today. "Trends" is what all the younger people are worried about to fit in rather than expressing themselves freely. I will say popular culture in today's world has become less and less a restrictive subject. Anyone can express their bodies the way they choose too and most of the time it isn't the "norm" most people approve of. I was influenced by popular culture heavily in high school. Always opening Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat and other social media sites to see how the famous people looked and dressed. To bring it all to a simple level, we are all the same in a certain way. Deep down we all care about popular culture and we certainly influence it more than ever now. It is a free/changing world and as time goes on popular culture will continue to change and influence each and every one of us.
Prior to reading this article I was unaware of Delaney's definition of popculture. I had a general understanding of the term but Delaney's inclusion of identity was a specification that surprised me. My relationship with popculture is one of love and hate. Throughout my life I have been shaped by media, whether a book or a commercial, I digest it all the same. I not taught to question my consumption of media, but with growing commentary on how popculture's hold on society has bigger implications, I have become more critical about mass culture in general. I'm excited to delve into these topics more as the class continues
Delaney's definition of pop culture was kind of new to me, well his definition. I have understood the idea of pop culture within society such as music and movies, but I did not know it actually guided peoples ways of living. Social media would be the leading drive of pop culture because it is the easiest way to get what is trending out there. Such as the TikTok craze upon clothing, music and aesthetics. Movies have also helped pop culture thrive with locations and character development, it is a simple way to feed the brain segways into what is popular without directly telling you it is main stream. I could use the idea of fitting in and trends in my major to help relate to whom ever I am helping or working with in psychology.
Delaney’s definition of pop culture was both new and familiar to me. On one hand, how he described pop culture made complete sense to me. However, I’ve never really thought about it or realized how much it really had an impact or how it was everywhere. I don’t think I’ve registered at least half of the pop culture I’ve consumed as pop culture. Either way, I think my relationship with pop culture is pretty good. It’s something that allows a lot of people to connect with one another since we’ve all experienced it. I’ve made plenty of friends by having shared interests in a band, a movie, or something of the sort. (Midhat Ansar)
I thought Delaney's definition of pop culture was interesting. Pop Culture to me is a sign of the times and what is trending at the time. There are significant moments from each decade that have shaped us as a society or individually.
Lauren Jefferson - For the most part, Delaney's definition of pop culture wasn't new to me, they just put it into better phrasing than I would have. One difference that our definitions have is that when I think of pop culture, I tend to think about things like movies, social media, television, etc. I usually think of it solely in terms of media that we consume, but Delaney had a much broader view that expanded to not only media but also slang and how we interact with each other. Delaney views pop culture more as something that brings us together and makes us a collective.
I wouldn’t have qualified news and scientific papers as pop culture before I read Delaney’s definition of pop culture. It makes a lot of sense how that information can trickle down through news and opinions shared on social media and influence how people and communities view certain issues. I just transferred to VCU to pursue Urban and Regional studies and this will definitely allow for pop culture to be part of my studies. As Delaney said, urbanization and the move to cities were the beginnings of pop culture so the ways people alter cities and interact with a huge concentrated population is definitely affected by pop culture.
Delaney's definition of pop culture was not necessarily "new" to me because I myself have never stopped to think how I would define pop culture. I think his definition and contributing factors were very accurate. Growing up in and near DC, I was able to have a good relationship with pop culture being that pop culture was all around me. Pop culture is the center of a lot of social interaction in my area. Because of that, my schools frequently gave out assignments that gave me the opportunity to incorporate pop culture into my schoolwork such as making playlists, watching relevant movies, and doing research on famous peoples.
Delaney's definition of pop culture aligned with my previous understanding however, I did not realize how many different types of pop culture we typically consume on a day to day basis. This article opened my eyes to the mixed ways our society is effected by pop culture, especially in our present day when we often see even celebrities that I used to associate heavily with pop culture, sharing photos on Instagram and retweeting pop culture that moves them. Books and music are the forms of pop culture that I consume most heavily. I will take to social media to support authors and artist I like, which in turn shares that information with my followers, influencing them in some way or another without that even being my intention. I think whether you're aware of it or not, we are all heavily influenced by pop culture and it affects us one way or another. Reading great books is what led to my love for writing, so I would say that pop culture interest will always be apart of my academic studies.
Delaney's definition was not new to me, it merely stated the obvious big picture of popculture and its importance in forming connections through shared interests in society. Popculture builds community while also creating room for conflict between the many diverse pockets of culture that hold differing opinions and interests. I see popculture as the largest facet for marketing and consumerism. The relationship between popculture and capitalism is symbiotic, they build off one another to feed the masses what is meant to be popular and desired. In that respect, I try to lean away from the influence of popculture but it is so useful in creating relationships with others that share common interests. In school popculture seems to make many appearances in my work, like allusions in my writing. My past english classes gave me room to read popular books and even my history classes involved past and current references to popculture.
Isra: I found Delaney's definition of popculture very interesting; I had never really reflected that deeply on what popculture was or that it encompasses more than fads and trends. As a GenZ person growing up in the age of the internet, I find that my exposure to popculture is a lot more immersive than generations past. This has affected virtually all aspects of my life, not excluding my studies. For example, to grasp our attention, some of my teachers would incorporate current meme formats into their lesson plans
Natalie: Delaney's definition of pop culture is similar to my definition. Delaney has a deeper definition to it also that I have never thought about. I think that the more social media develops; the more influence pop culture has on everyone's life. The internet advancing means anyone can get access to see what music, movies, and celebrities are popular in today's society. I like to try to limit my technology use but pop culture still has a big effect on my life. For example, my favorite celebrity is Lily Rose Depp. Going shopping I am influenced by what style of clothing she wears. Pop Culture also does have an effect on my education. For example, If I feel like I am starting to procrastinate I will put on the show "Gilmore Girls". "Gilmore Girls" is a popular show on Netflix about a girl in school. This somehow motivates me to get work done. This shows how much the media affects our lives and even education.
- I think I’ve always understood what Pop-Culture was. But I’ve never heard it defined/ described before. Delaney’s definitions made sense. Whenever I think of pop culture I think of MTV or VH1. It looks completely different from a couple years ago. It will probably look a lot different in a few years from now. For culture is always changing like Social Media, music, sports. Social media is usually what leads me to other sources of pop-culture. Often, I go down a rabbit hole of current event articles, that relate to my majors, Political Science and Philosophy. For me, Pop-culture helps to relate old (sometimes ancient) topics I’m learning to the present day. It isn’t often that something happens in the world for the first time. By looking at history and government and philosophy, we can think of new ways to solve reoccurring problems. (Keyana Roberts)
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ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was both new and old to me. I knew what various examples of pop culture was and I knew that applied to a large amount of people. However, I didn't fully realize how important pop culture was to our society. Viewing pop culture as an inclusionary role/service was something I hadn't considered before. Reflecting on pop culture in my past I can see how it allowed me to make that initial connection with some of my closest friends. Furthermore, I noticed that pop culture was integrated with alot of my studies as I like listen to popular songs while studying.
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DeleteDelaney’s definition of pop culture was not something I think I have ever specifically read or talked about, but it was definitely not new to me. We all live intertwined with pop culture whether or not we abide by it. I would say my relationship with pop culture is a good one. I love to bond with people over shared interests such as music, tv shows, fashion, etc. I thought it was very interesting when Delaney talked about how a seemingly contradicting influence on pop culture is individuality. It’s so true! It’s “cool” to be your own person, to be unique comparatively to other people and seen as “uncool” to be like everyone else when it comes to taste, fashion, opinions, etc. This phenomenon is so ironic, because if everyone is a unique individual, is anyone really? I would say yes, we all are unique individuals, but it is a very interesting topic to discuss. It reminds me of how people say the things you used to get made fun of or picked on about as a child are what makes people like you as an adult, it’s cool to stand out!
ReplyDeleteSince my major is cinema, pop culture is definitely incorporated in many different aspects of my studies. Movies were made to be consumed by masses, and movies that reach more people generate more money, so pop culture has always had a huge impact on what gets made and what gets seen. The film industry and pop culture affect each other continuously, but pop culture affected film before film affected pop culture.
Delaney's definition of popculture was new to me in theory, yet it was incredibly familiar all the same. Like many, elements of popculture are ingrained into my everyday life, whether that be through personal interests, friendships, or the posts I see on social media. Delaney's definition was, yes, new to me, but truly allowed me to connect the puzzle pieces in mind so that I could see the full picture. I have formed much of my world and personality around the TV shows and movies that I enjoy watching or the stories that I enjoy reading, and by looking at Delaney's definition I can see that popculture has affected me far more than I ever thought it had. As for popculture finding its way into my studies, many popular films have given me inspiration to follow a certain career path, or take a certain class because the subject seemed interesting, or given me a false idea of what my studies may be like.
ReplyDeleteDelaney’s definition of pop culture is similar to my prior understanding of the matter. I am particularly fascinated by pop culture’s relationship with consumerism and capitalism given that pop culture is so heavily influenced by mass media. I would like to consider myself a critical consumer of pop culture, because of its relationship with mass media and consumerism. However, pop culture does provide insight into the society in which I take part. For this reason, I watch Saturday Night Live. At my previous university (Clemson), my friend conducted human behavior research on the 2019 pop culture trend, “Hot Girl Summer”. I remember pop culture playing a larger role in my high school experience than my college experience.
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DeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was new to me especially since I never viewed it under the lens of our society as a whole and the way it effects us, I rather just wrote pop culture off as the media itself. Pop culture is pretty much unavoidable to your very existence if you are attached to the outside world by any stretch, I spend so much time consuming media constantly whether that be through music or reading or watching movies, and all that leisure time kinda spins its own web in my life. A lot of my friendships revolve around shared interests that link back to pop culture, especially music, which makes sense as pop culture helps serve as a source of identity to help people connect. Because I am studying marketing, pop culture also plays a large role in that since consumerism often fuels off the trends and fads produced by popularized media, in order to be able to forecast a market you have to be up to date on pop culture. (Alyssa Black)
ReplyDeleteDelaney’s definition was not new to me however, I never really considered food to be considered pop culture. When I started to think about it I realized that people want to eat at places that those considered influential in society go to. Such as the Kardashians. I believe I am influenced by pop culture, I pay attention and follow fashion trends and music regularly. As pop culture has evolved I have as well. I look back at photos and cringe at what I used to wear but I realize that was what was trending at the time and pop culture has evolved since then and it will continue to. I don't think I have involved pop culture in my studies however, because of social media I have realized how badly our generation and society need counselling and mental health awareness. Which is why I want to be a school counselor in the future.
ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was completely new to me, and added a new found complexity to my understanding of what it is. In my past studies I have not had the opportunity to truly think about what pop culture is and the deep effects this one subject can have on society, I rather had the superficial view that it was all about TV and social media. I now realize that we are all closely and deeply knitted in popular culture as it surrounds everything we do as a society. I know that I have been affected by pop culture through my use of social media as I am constantly exposed to what is currently considered trending by the people who have been deemed influential by the masses. This in turn makes me want to purchase, eat, and do what is considered to be "approved" by the majority of society.
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DeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was not something I have read or heard before, but it was already what I assumed pop culture to be in my head. However, reading further into the article, I learned more about the cause and effect of pop culture, and the way it truly effects our society and how companies advertise to the public and different age groups. Due to being on social media constantly, I can see how pop culture can influence local restaurants and just companies in general. For example, around the time quarantine began in March of 2020, many people started to talk about boba and how good it was, and all of the sudden I saw many boba shops opening up, and restaurants starting to serve boba. I must admit that people talking and raving on the internet about things like boba and other foods and clothing stores, it makes me more interested to try things. Another thing I noticed about pop culture's influence is that starting careers is so easy now. With TikTok, many people film themselves boxing up orders from their small businesses, and depending on the way they film it, the music they use, they attract a certain demographic who begins ordering from them, just because they liked the way the video was filmed and the products they sold. Pop culture doesn't take a huge part in my major per say, but it has effected how I study and how I keep my study space organized, as I've grown influenced by many people on Instagram and TikTok on how to format my notes and homework to help me study.
ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was new to me. I already knew good examples of pop culture such as movies, television, sports and music. I didn't know how much of an impact it actually had on most people's daily lives, or on how other forms of culture (high culture and folk culture) affect pop culture. I also liked what he said on individuality, that once someone goes off the path least taken and others begin to follow, that takes away its uniqueness. I consume a lot of pop culture, from movies to television shows to music. Conversely, I don't consume much of folk or high culture. One of the main forms of pop culture I consume is social media. such as Twitter or Instagram. Most of the appeal comes from anonymity, how you have such a wide access to other people's feeds and experiences without forcing out your own. I also consume a lot of music, television and movies. I play plenty of music whenever I'm alone or want background noise to whatever I'm doing, whether it be walking, reading or playing games. Movies and television are great forms of entertainment because it provides people with interesting stories that keep you engaged and wanting more. Other forms of media, like music and social media apps, do this as well, but movies and television does it best. I would like to incorporate some pop culture interests of mine into a future job or studies as an author, since I love reading, especially science fiction.
ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture is consistent with my previous understanding of the topic. The idea that pop culture is a tangible, dynamic concept that both influences and is subject to the influence of the population cannot be understated. My relationship with pop culture is conflicted as I believe that it allows any individual to have an influence over the creation of art, which I believe is a positive, but at the same time I recognize the negative tendency of pop culture to simplify more complex forms of art over time and appropriate folk culture. I've consistently found ways to incorporate pop culture into my studies throughout my academic history. I believe that examining pop culture can allow one to gauge the political/social climate of a population over a particular period of time, and I've tried to utilize this principle in many essays that I've written.
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DeleteSome parts of Delaney's definition of pop culture were new to me but other parts were not. Although I have never done research on the definition of pop culture, I still recognize a lot of the points Delaney brought up just because I have grown up around the pop culture itself. That just goes to show how important and prominent pop culture is in our lives. Delaney uses an example of an episode of The Simpsons to emphasize how even though we might not like or agree with a certain part of pop culture, it will still be in our lives and affect us. I can relate to this because although I don't like social media because of the negative psychological effects it can have on people, I still use it because it is a huge part of the pop culture for my generation.
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DeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was largely familiar to me, however I was surprised to find his definition much broader. I was thinking more in the realms of technology and social media, while Delaney's definition included all that is "the culture of the people". I guess my relationship with pop culture is good, since I have not been "canceled" or punished for having an opposing or unpopular opinion. There of course are some things I disagree with, but in a general sense, my relationship with pop culture is okay.
ReplyDeleteI have not only been able to bring my pop culture interests into my studies by attending college, I have also done so by majoring in psychology and exploring my pop culture interest of "mental health awareness".
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DeleteDelaneys definition of Popculture was new to me in the direct sense, I have never heard the exact definition before but it did match to what I previously viewed popculture as. I would consider my relationship with popculture very similar to others of my generation. From a young age we have had access to social media which is a constant stream of popculture references such as music, fashion, and icons allowing us to create interests and subcultures within these specific areas. I have most used the popculture references and developed interests to create connections with peers both in person and online based on similar likes and dislikes. I have also been able to directly relate my studies to the popculture, in my senior year of highschool I participated in the IB program which required me to write and extended essay and the topic I choose was how the political and social climate of the late 60's influenced music.By investigating the popculture at the time I was able to develop a more direct and personal view into the era and research that specific generations experiences.
ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was new to me. I never saw pop culture as all collective popular culture, but rather as an ambiguous amalgam of the media we consume. I would consider myself to have a very deep relationship with popular culture. As an antisocial youth, I have consistently turned to media such as television and the internet to pass the time when I had nothing else to do. My generation is the "extremely online" generation, so I feel like most of us have a somewhat similar relationship with popular culture.
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Andrew Gager - I had always thought of pop culture as movies, books, music, etc. I had never thought about how pop culture can relate to sociology, as Delaney says. It's interesting to see how much people have an influence on pop culture, but also how much pop culture will influence people. TV seems like the best example of pop culture influencing people. A lot of Boomers and Gen Xers will spend their evenings and weekends watching TV and get most of their political viewpoints that way. I'm a history major, and a big part of history is studying the changes in pop culture and what caused those changes
ReplyDeleteKatelin Seaver- Delaney's definition of popular culture was not fairly new to me but he did broaden my horizons. I did realize that popular culture does not only come from social media but also comes from how people choose to define themselves. Popular culture has become a major issue in society today. "Trends" is what all the younger people are worried about to fit in rather than expressing themselves freely. I will say popular culture in today's world has become less and less a restrictive subject. Anyone can express their bodies the way they choose too and most of the time it isn't the "norm" most people approve of. I was influenced by popular culture heavily in high school. Always opening Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat and other social media sites to see how the famous people looked and dressed. To bring it all to a simple level, we are all the same in a certain way. Deep down we all care about popular culture and we certainly influence it more than ever now. It is a free/changing world and as time goes on popular culture will continue to change and influence each and every one of us.
ReplyDeletePrior to reading this article I was unaware of Delaney's definition of popculture. I had a general understanding of the term but Delaney's inclusion of identity was a specification that surprised me. My relationship with popculture is one of love and hate. Throughout my life I have been shaped by media, whether a book or a commercial, I digest it all the same. I not taught to question my consumption of media, but with growing commentary on how popculture's hold on society has bigger implications, I have become more critical about mass culture in general. I'm excited to delve into these topics more as the class continues
ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was kind of new to me, well his definition. I have understood the idea of pop culture within society such as music and movies, but I did not know it actually guided peoples ways of living. Social media would be the leading drive of pop culture because it is the easiest way to get what is trending out there. Such as the TikTok craze upon clothing, music and aesthetics. Movies have also helped pop culture thrive with locations and character development, it is a simple way to feed the brain segways into what is popular without directly telling you it is main stream. I could use the idea of fitting in and trends in my major to help relate to whom ever I am helping or working with in psychology.
ReplyDeleteDelaney’s definition of pop culture was both new and familiar to me. On one hand, how he described pop culture made complete sense to me. However, I’ve never really thought about it or realized how much it really had an impact or how it was everywhere. I don’t think I’ve registered at least half of the pop culture I’ve consumed as pop culture. Either way, I think my relationship with pop culture is pretty good. It’s something that allows a lot of people to connect with one another since we’ve all experienced it. I’ve made plenty of friends by having shared interests in a band, a movie, or something of the sort. (Midhat Ansar)
ReplyDeleteI thought Delaney's definition of pop culture was interesting. Pop Culture to me is a sign of the times and what is trending at the time. There are significant moments from each decade that have shaped us as a society or individually.
ReplyDeleteLauren Jefferson - For the most part, Delaney's definition of pop culture wasn't new to me, they just put it into better phrasing than I would have. One difference that our definitions have is that when I think of pop culture, I tend to think about things like movies, social media, television, etc. I usually think of it solely in terms of media that we consume, but Delaney had a much broader view that expanded to not only media but also slang and how we interact with each other. Delaney views pop culture more as something that brings us together and makes us a collective.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn’t have qualified news and scientific papers as pop culture before I read Delaney’s definition of pop culture. It makes a lot of sense how that information can trickle down through news and opinions shared on social media and influence how people and communities view certain issues. I just transferred to VCU to pursue Urban and Regional studies and this will definitely allow for pop culture to be part of my studies. As Delaney said, urbanization and the move to cities were the beginnings of pop culture so the ways people alter cities and interact with a huge concentrated population is definitely affected by pop culture.
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DeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture was not necessarily "new" to me because I myself have never stopped to think how I would define pop culture. I think his definition and contributing factors were very accurate. Growing up in and near DC, I was able to have a good relationship with pop culture being that pop culture was all around me. Pop culture is the center of a lot of social interaction in my area. Because of that, my schools frequently gave out assignments that gave me the opportunity to incorporate pop culture into my schoolwork such as making playlists, watching relevant movies, and doing research on famous peoples.
ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture aligned with my previous understanding however, I did not realize how many different types of pop culture we typically consume on a day to day basis. This article opened my eyes to the mixed ways our society is effected by pop culture, especially in our present day when we often see even celebrities that I used to associate heavily with pop culture, sharing photos on Instagram and retweeting pop culture that moves them. Books and music are the forms of pop culture that I consume most heavily. I will take to social media to support authors and artist I like, which in turn shares that information with my followers, influencing them in some way or another without that even being my intention. I think whether you're aware of it or not, we are all heavily influenced by pop
ReplyDeleteculture and it affects us one way or another. Reading great books is what led to my love for writing, so I would say that pop culture interest will always be apart of my academic studies.
Delaney's definition was not new to me, it merely stated the obvious big picture of popculture and its importance in forming connections through shared interests in society. Popculture builds community while also creating room for conflict between the many diverse pockets of culture that hold differing opinions and interests. I see popculture as the largest facet for marketing and consumerism. The relationship between popculture and capitalism is symbiotic, they build off one another to feed the masses what is meant to be popular and desired. In that respect, I try to lean away from the influence of popculture but it is so useful in creating relationships with others that share common interests. In school popculture seems to make many appearances in my work, like allusions in my writing. My past english classes gave me room to read popular books and even my history classes involved past and current references to popculture.
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DeleteIsra: I found Delaney's definition of popculture very interesting; I had never really reflected that deeply on what popculture was or that it encompasses more than fads and trends. As a GenZ person growing up in the age of the internet, I find that my exposure to popculture is a lot more immersive than generations past. This has affected virtually all aspects of my life, not excluding my studies. For example, to grasp our attention, some of my teachers would incorporate current meme formats into their lesson plans
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ReplyDeleteDelaney's definition of pop culture is similar to my definition. Delaney has a deeper definition to it also that I have never thought about. I think that the more social media develops; the more influence pop culture has on everyone's life. The internet advancing means anyone can get access to see what music, movies, and celebrities are popular in today's society. I like to try to limit my technology use but pop culture still has a big effect on my life. For example, my favorite celebrity is Lily Rose Depp. Going shopping I am influenced by what style of clothing she wears. Pop Culture also does have an effect on my education. For example, If I feel like I am starting to procrastinate I will put on the show "Gilmore Girls". "Gilmore Girls" is a popular show on Netflix about a girl in school. This somehow motivates me to get work done. This shows how much the media affects our lives and even education.
- I think I’ve always understood what Pop-Culture was. But I’ve never heard it defined/ described before. Delaney’s definitions made sense. Whenever I think of pop culture I think of MTV or VH1. It looks completely different from a couple years ago. It will probably look a lot different in a few years from now. For culture is always changing like Social Media, music, sports. Social media is usually what leads me to other sources of pop-culture. Often, I go down a rabbit hole of current event articles, that relate to my majors, Political Science and Philosophy. For me, Pop-culture helps to relate old (sometimes ancient) topics I’m learning to the present day. It isn’t often that something happens in the world for the first time. By looking at history and government and philosophy, we can think of new ways to solve reoccurring problems. (Keyana Roberts)
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