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Definition
Pop culture, also known as popular culture, refers to cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people. Popular culture is heavily influenced by mass media and this collection of ideas permeate the everyday lives of the society.
Historical origins
The term "popular culture" was coined in the 19th century or earlier to refer to the education and general "culturedness" of the lower classes Popular culture is often discussed in contrast to high culture. The term popular culture started as a definition of the entertainment options of the average person - everything that wasn't considered high culture. High culture referred to works that were of the highest sophistication and quality. For example, an orchestra playing Tchaikovsky would qualify as high culture, whereas a different group of instruments playing something that sounded like Metallica would not make the cut. High culture was experienced by and for those who were elitists, typically in the upper class. Basically, in non-intellectual terms: Pop culture is the world of music, movies, television shows, books, magazines, fashion, sports, art, video games, and the internet that has a following and acceptance by millions around the globe.
they listen to, how they talk, what kind of people they hang around, what they drink(alcoholic or not), right down to what they eat(or in some cases don't eat) Medical News Today has done a study with 600 films and 5,000 students and has found out that movies play an important role in a teenager's decision to drink at a young age. This show how a movie or maybe even a 30 second commercial can really make an impact on a teenager growing up. They know drinking underage is wrong but when they see it in movies or on TV they think it looks fun and want to try it. According to WebMD, "teens are twice as likely to have early sexual intercourse as those who are rarely exposed to sexual content" Movies more often than not put sex or sexual situations in their movies as much as possible because of the term "sex sells"
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Fashion
Fashion is much more than just high-end clothing, it pertains to almost everything someone does such as the way they talk, walk, and dress. Teenagers are in a time of their lives where they are experimenting with new modes of expression, fashion, trying to "fit in". Fashion indirectly creates cliques. Teenagers cling to these cliques, according to their taste, and in turn, the cliques influence their fashion. An example of a clique would be emo, characterized by: Tight fitting jeans, side swept bangs, skate shoes, and belt buckles The personality of an emo person is recognized as being depressed and "emo" tional. This leads to the stereotype of an emo person writing poetry about the futility of life and other related subjects.
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Celebrities
Celebrities are on TV, on the radio, in movies, playing sports, and even in newspapers, there is no way that we can escape them. Teenagers look up to them as a guide- they get fashion trends, how they act, even sometimes how they talk, all from celebrities. The reality is that people want a piece of what they cant have. Celebrities are used to endorse many things Nicole Kidman sashays in ads for Chanel No. 5 perfume. Eva Longoria, the bombshellette star of Desperate Housewives, sells LOral Paris hair color. Jessica Simpson struts for a hair extension company,HairUWear, and acne skincare line Proactiv Solution. Jamie Lee Curtis spoons up Dannon Activia yogurt while promoting environmentally friendly Honda cars. Celebrities influence fashion and what we wear Not all that long ago anyone with a tattoo was considered unsavory company. People sporting tattoos were unpleasant, sleazy and uneducated. Today, a tattoo just placed above the belt of your low cut jeans, on the shoulder, upper arm or anywhere on your body, is a trendy statement. How many music artists and celebrities are sporting a well placed tattoo for the entire world to see? It is no longer considered corrupt, immoral or distasteful to show off a tattoo what ever its message. It is considered a sexy accessory. David Beckham and Katy Perry are the most recent celebrities endorsing Adidas sportswear. Michael Phelps has been featured in Hanes commercials since winning eight medals in the 2008 Olympic Games. And a laundry list of athletes in the NFL, NBA and NBL endorse Under Armor sportswear apparel.
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Music
Music remains important in the hearts of teenagers According to Kathleen O'Toole's article on Standford online Report website: "On average, American youth listen to music and watch music videos four to five hours a day, which is more time than they spend with their friends outside of school or watching television."
Common slang, when used in popular songs, slip into the vocabulary of teenagers. Popular phrases such as "Yay-yeah" and "Crunk" are now used by teenagers in everyday conversations. "Even some social groups are identified primarily by their choice of music" according to the media-wise website.