The ‘50s were invented in 1969 by Sha Na Na, who were invented by Classics majors. https://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/sep_oct08/features1 … Extra meta: written by inventors
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@Meaningness@sarahdoingthing Invented seems like strong word. Btwn Dean & doowop, aesthetic was already established.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@sarahdoingthing As they say at the end, “invention” is largely selection. But also, as Hobsbawm explained, reinterpretation and >1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@sarahdoingthing recontextualization, giving new meanings to old forms (“camp” here, e.g.) some they provide new functions.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@sarahdoingthing “so” not “some” there)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Meaningness@sarahdoingthing This is a good point (curation as creation) though I think this article implies a sort of Great Man theory...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Meaningness@sarahdoingthing that w/o band 50s wouldn't "exist." I'd argue materials/process were always in place; band just got there 1st1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
@froscixp @sarahdoingthing I agree the point seems exaggerated (perhaps intentionally for humorous effect). But I haven’t read the books.
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