HUMANITIES 006: POPULAR CULTURE - Thinking Differently

D A Y 9

HUMANITIES 006: POPULAR CULTURE

1960S REVIEW

• Counterculture Movements:

• TV shows grow and “matures”

• Fashion

• Explosion of musical genres. • Motown

• British Invasion

• Rock, and Roll, Country

• Folk, Peace and Love Songs

• Dance Songs

1960S REVIEW

What does this say about the culture?

• Creative, exploratory.

• But also chaotic and scary for some.

THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S

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THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S WAR PROTESTS

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THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S CIVIL RIGHTS PROTESTS

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THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S FEAR & BLAME

What happens when people become afraid?

THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S ASSASSINATIONS

John F. Kennedy (1963)

Malcolm X (1965)

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THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S ASSASSINATIONS

Martin Luther King Jr. (1968)

Robert Kennedy (1968)

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THE SCARY CHAOTIC ‘60S FEAR & MUSIC

• Hidden messages in their music?

• Beatles

• Hidden meanings in song lyrics?

• Puff The Magic Dragon

• Hippies were threatening to some.

• “Peace, Love, and Harmony”

• Anti-work, pro-drug, promiscuous sex

THE COUNTERCULTURE RESPONSE:

Woodstock (What do you know about it?)

THE COUNTERCULTURE RESPONSE:

• Pivotal moment in music history.

• August 15-18, 1969 Music Festival, more than 500,000 people attended.

• The event took place on a dairy farm in New York.

• Thirty-Two bands and individuals performed over a span of four days.

• Performers included: Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, the Who, Janis Joplin and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

• The Big Deal: • Gave thousands the feeling of connection and sense of purpose united in

the call for peace, cultural expression, and youth.

• Showed the world that the “rebellious” youth can gather in large masses without violence or without the world falling apart.

BATTLE BETWEEN MYTHS

• Late 1960s through 1970s society becomes more

open, and hence more ideas are shared.

• Result:

• We begin to see a battle between myths.

MYTH

Common Understanding:

• An unfounded or false notion (a non-truth).

Other Definitions:

• A story that illustrates the world view of a people or explain a practice or belief.

• A belief that embodies the ideals of a society.

The Galindo “Combo” Definition:

• A narrative (story)that is indicative of how people experience their reality - one that helps people make sense of their lives.

GROUP: SUPERMAN & THE AMERICAN MYTH

1. Summarize the “Superman” story:

• Who is he? Where does he come from? What does

he do?

2. If the Superman story represents the American

Myth as held in the 1950s, how did 1950s America

view themselves?

• Take your answers for #1 and reflect on how they

may represent a particular view of what it means to

be American.

D A Y 1 0

HUMANITIES 006: POPULAR CULTURE

REVIEW: MYTH

• A narrative (story)that is indicative of how people

experience their reality - one that helps people

make sense of their lives.

REVIEW: “READING” POP CULTURE ARTIFACTS

AS TEXTS Reading Popular Culture in Two Directions

(Mirror and Impact) 1. As Mirror: Popular Culture Artifacts

• Artifacts can be a reflection of the popular culture: • Values • Sense of meaning

• How the culture functions • Social roles and social structure • Beliefs • Customs

2. It’s Impact: Artifacts Popular Culture

• Artifacts can also influence popular culture.

• Influence often occurs unconsciously.

Myths

REVIEW: MYTHS & THE BRADY BUNCH

• Identify at least 3 1950s myths that were explored/challenged in the Brady Bunch episode you viewed for HW.

• Examples: • The myth of proper family structure (husband & wife

interaction/social roles, traditional marriage, etc.)

• The myth of the “good child”

• The myth of the “good parent”

• The myth of the “hippie” or “rebellious youth”

• The myth of the power of money

• The myth of being a “man”

• The myth of being an adult

TV CULTURAL PHENOMENON KEEPING THE BALANCE

The Brady Bunch (Sep. 1969 – 1974) http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_brady_bunch/video/1848491527/the-brady-bunch-our-son-the-man

• Kids weren’t 1950s perfect.

• Family was non-traditional.

• Puberty!

• Mother divorced!

• Ratings were never high, but became significant part of part of pop culture

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THE BRADY BUNCH & POP CULTURE

So, what made the Brady Bunch such a cultural

phenomenon, though not ratings darlings?

Galindo Theory:

• It allowed pop culture the chance to see their

myths challenged in a non-threatening way.

• This leads to growth.

However, a more “threatening” and aggressive show

became the highest rated show of all time.

1970S FADS

• Mood rings, lava lamps, smiley face stickers, and pet rocks all

captured the imagination of Americans during this decade.

• Families vacationed in station wagons and everyone wanted

an RV.

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http://www.oozinggoo.com/

http://www.s-t.com/daily/04-01/04-14-01/a04wn028.htm

http://www.s-t.com/daily/04-01/04-14-01/a04wn028.htm

http://www.super70s.com/Super70s/Culture/Fads/Pet_Rocks.asp

THE BIRTH OF THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY

1971 First to Achieve Popularity

& Commercial Success

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TV POP CULTURE STAPLES

Started in ‘69,

But studies in ‘70,

‘71 said positive

impact on

education

1975 – “Live” show

(dangerous),

introduction to many

stars of music, tv, film.

1977 – Vivid portrayal

of slavery and

introduced the world

to Danny Golver,

Oprah Winfry, and

others.

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MUSIC & POP CULTURE

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MUSIC/DANCE & POP CULTURE

Soul Train

introduces us to

“Soul Dancing”

MUSIC & POP CULTURE

Official Break-up: April 1970

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MUSIC POP CULTURE

1977

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

Entire Episode http://www.hulu.com/watch/262044

• What do you hear in the lyrics to the theme song?

• How would you describe Archie Bunker?

• How do you see this show as a reflection of the culture?

• Why do you think it was the highest rated show ever, and was #1 for 5 straight seasons! (1971-1976)?

• How do you think Archie’s character was perceived by most Americans? • He was a hero to many.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/262044

http://www.hulu.com/watch/262044

THE SAMMY DAVIS JR. EPISODE

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THE SAMMY DAVIS JR. EPISODE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ys3yVu42ZI

• What’s the big

deal?

• What does this

say about

popular culture?




THE 1970S: THE BATTLE BETWEEN MYTHS

• How would you describe “All in the Family” and

what myth (side of the battle) did it perpetuated?

• As we get into the ‘70s with the chaos of the late

‘60s continues, how might the population react?

• What kind of myth might the culture gravitate to…

ROMANTICIZING THE GOOD OLD DAYS – ’50S

American Graffiti

(‘73)

Grease

(Musical – ’71, Film – ’78)

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http://collider.com/american-graffiti-special-edition-dvd-review/

http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/grease-the-movie/images/2758235/title/grease-photo

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ROMANTICIZING THE GOOD OLD DAYS – ’50S

• So, what show ends “All in the Family’s” run of 5

year TV dominance (‘76-’77 season)?

• “Happy Days” – A show full of elements that will

become ingrained in American pop culture:

• The Fonz

• Thumbs up

• Laverne and Shirley

• Mr. Miyagi - PatMorita

• Mork from Ork - Robin Williams

• And….”Jumping the Shark”

HAPPY DAYS

How would you

read the show opening?

HAPPY DAYS: MEET THE FONZ

How would you read

this character?

i.e. What does it say

about the values and

beliefs of society that

the Fonz is

worshipped?

JUMPING THE SHARK

http://www.youtub

e.com/watch?v=VLDER6GP30c

Why is this a part of

popular culture?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLDER6GP30c




1970S BATTLE BETWEEN MYTHS

• If we gravitate towards myths that best explain our

experience, how can we bring people together?

• Present myths that everyone relates to.

JUNG AND ARCHETYPES

• Carl Jung – Swiss Psychologist

• Believed in a “personal” unconscious (like Freud)

• Also believed in a “collective” unconscious

• Collective Unconscious contains Archetypes

• Certain patterns of personality, symbols, and myths shared by all human beings.

ARCHETYPAL MYTHS & THE BIRTH OF THE MOVIE FRANCHISE

1976 1972 1977

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