Important Concept

I feel that the most important concept that I learned in this class is the utility of popular culture. We have learned that people use pop culture for so many different things. For example, some may watch sports for pure escapism from their hectic lives, while others may watch sports to feel more engaged and connected with city or state that the team represents. One person may view a chick flick looking solely for laughter and a good romance story, while another viewer may be watching the same movie looking for validation of their feelings and lifestyle. Just one piece of media can do so many different things for different people, and I have found that concept to be very novel and interesting. Not everyone is getting the same messages and value out of popular movies and television shows; everyone has a different experience based on their reason for viewing the media, and their own unique perspectives.