What is Popular Culture?

Popular culture is all the material things and viewpoints you are exposed to, as you go through your daily life.  It’s the news on your TV as you ready yourself for work.  It’s listening to your favorite radio personalities that play your favorite music on your way to work.  It’s the type of computers or tools your employer provides you with to do your daily work.  It’s the food your employer chooses to provide in their cafeteria because they feel it’s what’s popular and most healthy according to the latest research.  It’s the fast food restaurant you chose to run to instead, because you’re a grownup and don’t need to be told what you should eat. 

Popular culture may also be the gas station you chose to buy your gas from, because as far as you know that company doesn’t have a history of an oil spill somewhere in the world.  It’s the detergent you use when doing dishes or laundry once you’re home, and the food you make for your family’s dinner.  It’s the television shows you watch to wind down at the end of the day.  It’s the medication you take before bed for what ails you and the toothpaste you use to keep healthy teeth.  And finally, popular culture is the sheets and blankets you have on your bed where you fall into a comfortable slumber for your next full day of pop culture surroundings.