Every parent across the country is familiar with the Disney Channel and all their shows. There is a wide variety of shows for kids 1-11 years old. Shows such as Stanley and Jo Jo’s Circus are popular among the younger children and huge hits such as Hanna Montana, That’s So Raven and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody are popular among kids six-years old and up.
I believe these shows are considered popular culture because all of the shows are relatable to the kids. There are a lot of real life issues that are discussed in the shows for the older kids that they can identify with. Children enjoy talking about the shows at school as well, since the channel is so accessible to watch. I believe the name Disney is one of the most recognized household names, with all their well known stars such as Mickey Mouse that even parents can relate to. Disney has also turned their television shows into DVD movies that kids will ask for. To add to the list of items kids will want there are stuffed animals, clothing, Halloween costumes and toys that resemble their favorite Disney channel show. A child could literally purchase everything imaginable for one Disney icon, this even includes sheets and curtains for their rooms. I believe in this era kids like to identify with something and enjoy having a television show or a popular icon that they can claim it’s associated with their generation – for kids only.
The Disney channel has also released movies that have been huge hits across the country. High School Musical is one of the biggest and appeals to all audiences. Adults will even watch the movie with their kids and find themselves humming along to the music. The cast of this movie are all popular icons in our culture today. Each one has been written about in tabloids, picked up on television talk shows and some have their own record deal.
The Disney Channel. (2007). Channel line up. Retrieved on October 11, 2007 from http://disney.go.com/index
I believe these shows are considered popular culture because all of the shows are relatable to the kids. There are a lot of real life issues that are discussed in the shows for the older kids that they can identify with. Children enjoy talking about the shows at school as well, since the channel is so accessible to watch. I believe the name Disney is one of the most recognized household names, with all their well known stars such as Mickey Mouse that even parents can relate to. Disney has also turned their television shows into DVD movies that kids will ask for. To add to the list of items kids will want there are stuffed animals, clothing, Halloween costumes and toys that resemble their favorite Disney channel show. A child could literally purchase everything imaginable for one Disney icon, this even includes sheets and curtains for their rooms. I believe in this era kids like to identify with something and enjoy having a television show or a popular icon that they can claim it’s associated with their generation – for kids only.
The Disney channel has also released movies that have been huge hits across the country. High School Musical is one of the biggest and appeals to all audiences. Adults will even watch the movie with their kids and find themselves humming along to the music. The cast of this movie are all popular icons in our culture today. Each one has been written about in tabloids, picked up on television talk shows and some have their own record deal.
The Disney Channel. (2007). Channel line up. Retrieved on October 11, 2007 from http://disney.go.com/index
3 comments:
The amount of licensed products for Disney characters is simply staggering--if your kid likes the Disney Princesses, there's absolutely nothing you can't buy with their images. The marketing genius who came up with the idea of packaging the princesses from the various stories together is likely very, very rich!
What do Mouse ears as an Icon represent?
The ears of a mouse have always been associated with Disneyland/Disneyworld. In addition, people think of Mickey Mouse and all his character friends. It also represents an entire industry of merchandise that the Disney Company has manufactured and produced.
The ears are indeed an icon, or a direct correlation to everything that Disney sells
Hello,
I enjoyed your post, and I think it is very relevent to the topic of popular culture. Disney is fascinating because it has been an element of pop culture for several generations. I remember having Disney's Alladin and the Lamp bed sheets and pillow case... I also went and saw Disney On Ice when I was little. I think Disney definately plays a role in children's lives and even their development.
You sort of touched on the idea that kids like being able to go to school and talk about their favorite TV show... I'll bet some really like doing that because they get to be like mom and dad who might talk about their favorite grown up TV show with their grown up friends. Kids love to immitate adults. This may be one way they do that, even at a VERY young age.
-Josh Woodworth
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