How pop culture speaks in everyday life

Reading everyday objects as cultural signs

Practice reading logos, outfits, props, emojis, and room decor as symbols whose meaning depends on shared context. You will distinguish the object itself from the cultural message people attach to it.

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Catching references and in-jokes

Trace how a joke, lyric quote, catchphrase, or visual nod depends on the audience recognizing another text or moment. You will learn to spot references, allusions, in-jokes, and Easter eggs without treating them as random details.

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