One event has brought 130,000 people San Diego every year. The number have resulted in a convention center facility that has maxed out its space. The event has grown to include satellite locations, including local hotels and outdoor parks. This seemingly religious event, is Comic-Con. From its first convention of 100 people, Comic-con has become a mainstream event with thousands of devout fans making a pilgrimage to attend. Comic-Con exemplifies the religiousity of pop culture. Movies like The Matrix have amassed a cult like following and inspired a wave of changing thought on reality. Religion and Pop Culture share many similarities. Pop events like this highlight the religiosity in american culture.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Religiosity in Pop Culture
One event has brought 130,000 people San Diego every year. The number have resulted in a convention center facility that has maxed out its space. The event has grown to include satellite locations, including local hotels and outdoor parks. This seemingly religious event, is Comic-Con. From its first convention of 100 people, Comic-con has become a mainstream event with thousands of devout fans making a pilgrimage to attend. Comic-Con exemplifies the religiousity of pop culture. Movies like The Matrix have amassed a cult like following and inspired a wave of changing thought on reality. Religion and Pop Culture share many similarities. Pop events like this highlight the religiosity in american culture.
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