https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500 Mariem Kamal & Tina Guo en-us 2018-10-15 21:14:17 UTC 2018-10-17 05:25:03 UTC hello@padlet.com mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293077762 Today, Nike is a household brand name. This is primarily because of how successful their shoes have become. Sports such as basketball have prompted many to begin to wear sneakers more often. Celebs such as hip hop artists have also caused a surge in the amount of people wearing sneakers, particularly Nike's. Due to all of the mainstream attention Nike receives, it undoubtedly influences the general population and is a part of popular culture. ]]> 2018-10-15 21:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293077762 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293077934 Instagram along with other social media platforms in general have become important diffusers of popular culture internationally. Through Instagram, ideas, different cultures, and different walks of life can be shared with millions of people. Certain individuals can influence other's opinions about almost everything using this platform. They could post something and then the next day it could be the next big thing that everyone is aware of. This universal sharing of ideas and events is why Instagram can be thought of as a part of popular culture. ]]> 2018-10-15 21:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293077934 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293078120   Applications such as Vine has made a huge wave of social media stars, along with a new creation of funny iconic videos and pictures. These are called Memes. They are a part of our pop culture today, as they surface in daily texts and communication. They effect peoples' humor and comedy, which has an extreme social impact on our society, and the way we talk to others. ]]> 2018-10-15 21:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293078120 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293078421 Many people consider soccer the "universal sport" since it is the most widely played sport in the world. In America, quite a few kids have participated in some sort of soccer program. Soccer is so broadly liked because it entertaining to both play and watch. The huge fanbases of soccer teams also makes the sport more enjoyable. 
In many cultures, soccer goes back very far. However, it has manage to withstand time and still be popular today. Recently, soccer has been diffused through television and social media. People can now get information about the sport faster than before. This leads to it's increased popularity which in return makes it a part of popular culture. ]]> 2018-10-15 21:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293078421 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293078613       Celebrities have a heavy influence on our fashion, makeup, and certain trends. For instance, the Kardashian family has used their tv show to broadcast their lives, which people like to indulge in. They have turned their scandals into multi-million dollar businesses, which have set several trends. Another example is Kylie Jenner's lip filler scandal. After she became famous for enlarging her features, many followed into the trend. This is when she started her lip collection called Kylie Cosmetics. Since this family has such an influence on social media applications such as Snapchat, Instagram, or Twitter, their businesses have become the aspirations of many to accomplish. All of the trends set by certain celebrities have become a custom of our pop culture.]]> 2018-10-15 21:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293078613 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293112987 Fast Food is extremely common around the world, but mainly here in America. Many people consume McDonald's or Burger King on a daily basis. This is mostly because of the taste, cheap expense to purchase the food, and the convenience of varying locations, such as McDonald's. 
   Architects have built every one of these locations relatively the same, so that every restaurant is specially  It associated. This creates the convenience to go in and to of a McDonald's then take forever at a more high profile restaurant. 
     These factors have caused the majority of the populations of many countries to become accustomed to fast food, which is why it can now be considered a part of popular culture. ]]> 2018-10-16 00:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293112987 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293113861 Spotify has been huge aid in helping to spread music globally. It allows people to know what songs are out and which ones are at the top of the charts. These "popular" songs are typically the most listened to, which shows how this app can influence the music people listen to. Furthermore, it can introduce people to new music that they may not have heard before. Spotify is a sort of diffuser of popular music, which makes it a part of popular culture as well. ]]> 2018-10-16 00:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293113861 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293113897   Hollywood movies have launched many successful careers for  actors and actresses. This is mainly due to the fact that people have a huge interest for the themes and morals depicted in the films that these actors and actresses star in. Through social networking, the word about a certain movie can spread, which can influence one's thoughts and ideas about a certain topic covered in the movie. Films can be enjoyed in theaters with friends and family, in which the word may spread. Since movies heavily affect someone's perspective, it plays a key role in pop culture in present day.]]> 2018-10-16 00:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293113897 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293113912      In earlier years, YouTube has been restricted down to a video-sharing platform. But as years passed, people have turned this app to a source of income. This has been because of a shift from print to technology. 
     In present day, Youtube is an extremely influential way of sharing videos, which may contain certain notions that shape someone's point of view on a specified topic. All creators on this platform have the ability to reach out to their demographic to support or oppose a person, place, or idea. A creator who has a massive audience can more easily influence the actions of their viewers. As affluencers, Youtubers contribute to the flow of trends and challenges. If people see their favorite entertainers doing a certain trend or challenge, they may be more prone to do the same as well. When YouTubers sponsor certain products, the companies are hoping their subscribers would purchase their line.
     These factors contribute to such trends in fashion, makeup, and music. The widespread of these videos create a global fanbase of pop culture in many categories.


]]> 2018-10-16 00:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293113912 mariemkamal001 https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293114025      Since the creation of the app in 2011, Snapchat has been widely known as an app in the form of communication that can be used in several ways.
     As these messages distribute to many through a tap of a screen, pop culture is also forming amidst common posts and stories. Snapchat has enabled its users to be able to post their opinions on a certain matter and subscribe to news outlets. The app has globalized its sources, which have contributed to the increase in popularity of music, dance, movies, and actors. ]]> 2018-10-16 00:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tinaguo001/m7me1mkxr500/wish/293114025