I first came across this website when my mom, a huge logophile (lover of words) told me about it. After checking it out I'm hooked, and it's such a great cause! Basically a word pops up and you guess at the definition. For each question you get right the website, via the U.N., sends 20 grains of rice to under privileged countries. I really think this can be defined as pop culture based on the several things: the websites sponsors, and especially the marketing strategy. The website is paid for by advertisements (seen at the bottom of the screen), and has media coverage from NPR as well as The Washington Post, among others. I think this website goes to show that not all pop culture should be assumed as meaningless or obsolete; there are still people out there who want the world to be a good place. Regardless if you're a logophile or not, this website is a really great way to help other people and be a part of popular culture.
5 comments:
Wow, I must say this is one of the first genuinely useful, intelligent pop culture fads I have ever seen. This is something that is rather unselfish, but still enough fun that people will participate in it. Nice post :D
I think this is a great idea! and you're right, it's very addicting. lol.
That is a great website. I am excited to tell people about this site, especially people who are logophiles. (A new word that will be in my vocab) Along with numerous other words that I will be learning when I am bored.
wow this is really neat! i would much rather become addicted to something that is helping people than facebook. what a great idea!
This website is really neat and since we've openly discussed it in class I secretly find myself trying to beat other people's scores in the class. I love that it is a good cause and its fun competing with other people. My boyfriend usually gets mad at me because his scores are so much lower than mine...hehehehe!!!!
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