Consumption of Popular Culture

Contemporary trends

Current preferences occurring within the same time period.

Contemporary

Defined as anything existing or happening within the same period

Trend

Either a prevailing inclination, a general movement, or a current preference

 Flops (or Bombs)

Popular culture icons that did not meet the standards for them to be considered successful.

Fads

Popular culture icons that gain a significant following. However, they do not last long and can be replaced by the next "big thing" if given enough time and clamor.

Sleeper hits

Popular culture icons that started out as weak but became famous over time. This is usually applicable in movies.

Cult Following

Some popular culture icons cater only to certain subcultures because these subcultures deem that only they show appreciation to these icons.

Blockbuster

When they become part of popular culture, sometimes they are memorialized for their expressed qualities, such as aesthetics, creativity, and impact, among others.

Parodies

When something becomes a part of popular culture, expect that people will create something out of it either out of appreciation, mockery, or some other reason.

Remixing

Some people completely "rip apart" one (1) music piece and "repurpose" it in another song, combining two (2) or more songs into one (1) cohesive piece that is altogether a new thing for others to consume.

Classics

Despite the various popular icons that have come and gone and the intense scrutiny of the masses to popular, folk, and high cultures, some parts in both folk and high cultures endure to this day.

Celebrity

Defined as the state of being celebrated