Pop culture is like religion
because it provides a way for people to form communities based on a meaningful
ritual. Religion functions as a way for humans to form communities and find
meaning through ritual and symbols. Pop culture functions in the same way. When
fans watch the latest episode of a television show it serves a ritualistic
function. Fans are setting aside a block of time every week for something that,
to them, is important and meaningful. Then when they talk about it online or in
person they’re forming a community based on the discussion and interpretation
of that ritual. At the end the television show and community based around
becomes more than just entertainment. It forms an important part of a fan’s
identity. It provides a way for that community to show who they are and what is
important to them.
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