I have odd gaps in my knowledge of Americana that cracks up native-born types who seem to think it should miraculously be universal knowledge. For example I just had to look up “Mr. Rogers.” Okaaaaay... some TV guy from 50y ago.
I stumble into one of these about once a month.
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By Americana knowledge I’m basically equivalent to a younger millennial born ~1989.
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I'd guess most gaps are mostly all tv tropes.
I owe my Americana to cousin carried bootleg vhs tapes of sesame Street, Alf, tmnt in the 80s. Made me weird kid in Indian high school in a way I can appreciate now.
Have you watched CNNs the 60s/70s/80s/90s?
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Can't make up my mind that your somewhat broad appeal amongst American millennials of a certain type sans references to dull childhood nostalgia is impressive or says more about your audience...
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Hmm I don’t think that’s a necessity to appeal to adults. Also nostalgia types are not big on reading in my experience.
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David Foster Wallace's main currency this is imho.
A serious candidate for escaped reality shared vernacular amongst many American millennials, I'd argue.
#refactorcamp
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