Trends and fads, change all the time. Trends and fads are things that are popular one day and "so last year" the next, most people feel this is because they believe people in our society are always searching for that next best thing. They believe that we are always look for which celebrities the coolest, which hairstyle is the best or which website will be taking over our lives next;that it has nothing to do with the content of the music or the kind of website, it's about whatever everyone else using, watching or listening too. An example of trends and fads being based on what everyone else views as cool or in, is the popular reality television show Jersey Shore. Jersey Shore is an MTV reality show that follows eight young adults as they move into a summer house to indulge in everything Seaside Heights (one of the most popular summer hot spots) has to offer. Jersey Shore uncovers sometimes surprising, often hilarious and usually over-the-top personalities as they juggle work, love, nightlife, friendship and the drama that arises. Jersey shore isn't a show that communicates to your desires, hopes and fears but something popular because everyone thinks so, its the cool thing to watch and I believe its a show that will meet its end after a short while.
Other then trends and fads being things that are the coolest new thing and are popular because EVERYONE ELSE is using, watching or listening to it, it has also been suggested that trends and fads are things that communicate to the desires, fears, and hopes of the dominant North American culture. It is very much true, people watch movies, watch television, listen to music and read up on celebrities because it gives them a sense of something that is different then the usual. Television, movies and music let audiences think, imagine and dream of the possibilities. For example, love stories and love songs let audiences believe that there can be a "happy ending" around the corner for everyone. Or horror/thriller movies give people a rush of adrenaline and a sense of danger that they crave. Artists like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are popular, because they sing songs that apply to so many peoples desires, hopes and fears. They are pop artists who sing about love, heartbreak, rejection and friendship! Love and friendship are both things that people desire, and heartbreak and rejection are both very common fears in everyone in so many different situations, because face it everyone wants to be liked or loved one way or another and not brought down by the people or things they care about. Therefore, so many people can relate to their music which is a reason why these young artists have become so popular so fast.
It's difficult to determine whether fads and trends are just based on what's cool or how the content relates to the audiences. Either way, we know that soon other artists, celebrities, music genres, movies and television shows will arise and become the new hottest thing. Until then i will enjoy watching the cast of Jersey Shore GTL and continue jamming out to taylor swift in my living room!
I do agree that people are always looking for the next best thing, and that these artists are popular because of what they sing about. However, Jersey Shore kinda sucks in my opinion, and these artists (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift) are also famous because they songs are catchy, something that the average person can enjoy (I also don't like these artist).
ReplyDeleteWay to be negative brook, did i not say jersey shore is something popular because people think its cool and it will end soon because it will get boring and repetitive!!
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