SA 21 CULTURE MEMES
The most recently launched iPhone is marketed as Apple's first "mid-priced" phone. It is essentially the last iPhone model repackaged in a colorful plastic case. Released along with the 5S, which features premium features such as fingerprint scanning, a faster operating system, and a sleeker body, the iPhone 5c cannot help but look like its ugly cousin. It has been regarded as the Apple phone to purchase if you cannot afford the 5s. Many people who use 5C's attempt to disguise it by outfitting it with cases that make it appear to be one of the more expensive models. Nonetheless, it is still an Apple product, and in spite of its being "mid-priced,"is still much pricier than the average phone.
#culture #conspicuousconsumption #representationofself #statussymbol #firstworldproblems #iPhone #Apple #everydaysociology #SA21
Many people (girls in particular) apparently think that it is cool to represent themselves as "geeky"-- thus the popularity of such t-shirts that say "geek," "nerd," and "dork." Star Wars is perceived by many to be an important movie in pop culture. Many of its characters are plastered on various merchandise that inevitably gets in the hands of someone who does not know a thing about the Star Wars saga. This meme is inspired by a real conversation with a girl who had a nice Star Wars notebook. I told her I found it nice and, hoping to start a conversation, asked if she liked Star Wars. This is what she replied.
#culture #representationofself #dramaturgy #popculture #lookingglassself #annoyingfacebookgirl #everydaysociology #SA21
*caption: "Ma'am, nandito na po ako."
This meme illustrates the judging another culture based on own culture by ordering Facundo to have the yaya enrolled in Harvard. This implies that belonging to the "jejemon" subculture is perceived as unacceptable and cheap, and that there is an obvious disparity in mindset between "señoritas" and their househelps.
#culture #ethnocentrism #language #jejespeak #ajejeje #socialcontrol #everydaysociology #SA21
The Boromir meme is from Lord of the Rings. It is a meme widely used to point out the difficulty of a certain task.
In all types of societies people are taught to respect their parents. This is shown through various ways.
Especially among Filipinos, it has been culturally ingrained that calling someone on a first name basis would imply that he/she is one's equal, that is why "one does not simply" call his/
her parents by their first names. This action would be considered as disrespect because respecting parents is a value instilled in us throughout our lives.
#culture #norms #cultureasconstraint #language #agentsofsocialization #family #socialcontrol #everydaysociology #SA21
Apparent in this meme is the attempt to integrate oneself with a subculture one is not familiar with. Here, we see the assumption that one is part of the (gaming) culture by riding along with what they do, but without assessing first properly what said culture is really into.
#culture #subculture #repersentationofself #dramaturgy #everydaysociology #SA21
Neil deGrasse Tyson Reaction is a rage comic character and reaction face of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson making a defensive gesture.
It is used to mock someone boeasting of something that isn't really a big deal. Eating breakfast for dinner is not normal. However, this example of breaking a folkway doesn't really have a serious consequence and
is not morally significant. It can easily be done by anyone.
#culture #folkway #cultureasconstraint #everydaysociology #SA21
Common courtesy dictates that you should not hog seats, tables, or places. While it is perfectly alright to leave your things to go to the bathroom or to save a seat before standing up to buy food, it is not okay to leave your stuff and disappear for extended periods of time. It’s a terrible inconvenience for the people who could be using that place while you are gone. In Ateneo, however, this folkway is commonly broken – especially at JSEC. Bad Luck Brian is just one of the many people who have difficulty finding a seat because people’s bags are in the way, but cannot reprimand violators of an unspoken law.
#culture #folkways #JSECetiquette #socialcontrol #everydaysociology #SA21
In theatre culture, actors are forbidden to stay and watch from the wing curtains (located in the side of the stage) during the show. This is because staying by the wings allows you to be visible to the audience. To any other person, this may not be a big of a deal, but among people who do theater, it is a crucial rule that everyone must know. A bona fide actor who does this will surely get a scolding.
#culture #law #socialcontrol #angentsofsocialization #peergroup #backstageetiquette #performancearts #forbidden #everydaysociology #SA21
A common opinion of Filipino "music lovers" is that OPM is not classified as good music. Although, most of these people have preconceived notions of the subgenre even before actually listening to the music. By theory, this can be the effect of westernization of popular culture, which implies that people think western/foreign music is superior. These people are quick to criticize Pinoy music because they do not judge it based on the Pinoy culture's own standards and cultural paradigms.
#culture #popculture #culturalrelativism #presentationofself #OPM #Philippines #everydaysociology #SA21
The culture of the Philippines is said to be encapsulated by the modern jeepney. However, the jeepney that we know today is a product of American military jeeps converted for public use. With this in mind, it seems like a good analogy that our cultural symbol is a product of Western ideas since our society today is also being invaded and dominated by the West.
#culture #popculture #globalculture #globalization #Philippines #jeepney #symbol #everydaysociology #SA21
image source: http://www.jeepneygang.com
Memes by Acabado, P. | Alegre, V. | Apilado, E. | Bruselas, A. | Manhit, C. | Paglicawan, K. | Obenza, T. | Toledo, L | Villanueva, J.
First eight memes, source: http://www.memegenerator.net
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