Pop culture is all around us. Its the media, books, TV's, music and even literature. In my opinion, pop culture defines modern society, especially in younger generations. They base their decisions and opinions on pop culture. It's like asking "Why did you go to Starbucks for the first time?" You went because it was popular. Pop culture is basically what is "cool" for the time being. I've noticed that everyone is always trying to stay current with technology and trends. For example, people will spend 50 dollars on name brand t-shirts just because that store name is popular, and they want to fit in with the crowd, or people will buy the newest iPhone and wait hours, sometimes days in line when their old one works just fine. However, pop culture can be positive as well. It makes way for innovation. People always trying to come up with newer stuff to start the next fad or trend. It also helps fuel the economy with everyone buying the newest stuff.
I do agree with you on all the points you made about people just doing to keep up with trends. but at the same time it also can be a good things in many different ways other too.
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