Reflection 2

                                                      Introduction to pop culture 

While studying Angelina Jolie and writing an essay about her, I learned how an actress can also be seen as a very good role model. Every country has their own set of celebrities that influence the young and older generations. So their real life is the most important role for someone famous to play, because their actions can effect so many other people’s actions.

My Aha moment was when I saw the connection between the celebrities in America compared to those in China. While watching the YouTube videos it showed the power of pop culture on groups of young people. I think that it may turn us into consumer slaves but only for the people who haven’t decided who they really are in the world or their path, and are always trying to be like someone else. There is a lot more selection in America than in China when it comes to the influence pop culture has on a place. The people here are more diverse than those in China, and have a variety of celebrities to choose from to mirror in their lives.

My bumper sticker would say StayYou. It is a reminder that everything going around you doesn't have to completely change who you really are. People shouldn't get stuck following the lives of cultural icons and instead should follow in their families footsteps and not forget their origin. Culture is something we inherit without really knowing which is hard to stop. Looking at your elders is an easy reminder of who we should really be.

Stars are easily able to advertise new fads to the public and sell items. I didn't know that celebrities were also hired by companies just to sell things. I thought they just preformed or acted. It is a smart idea because they are so looked up to, but also deceiving because the celebrity may not even use the product that they are promoting. The Pokémon enthusiasts that began collecting during the 90’s is a great example of a fad, because of how much less popular it is now. Cultural icons create fads and trends, which also help to shape a countries culture. Pop culture is a very important feature that forms how countries differ, which a lot of people don’t see until they visit and begin living in a completely new place.