Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Pop Icon shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Pop Icon offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Pop Icon at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Pop Icon? Wrong! If the Pop Icon is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Pop Icon then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Pop Icon? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Pop Icon and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Pop Icon wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Pop Icon then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Pop Icon site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Pop Icon, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Pop Icon, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
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pop icon is a
celebrity whose fame in popular culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era. Although there is no single definitive test for establishing "pop icon" status, such status is usually associated with elements such as longevity, ubiquity, and distinction. Moreover, "pop icon" status is distinguishable from other kinds of notoriety outside of popular culture, such as with historic figures.Note, however, that some historic figures are recognized as having reached "pop icon" status during their era, and such status may continue into the present. (See e.g., Benjamin Franklin: {{cite book | first = Joyce
| last = Chaplin
| title = The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius
| publisher = Basic Books
| year = 2006
| id = ISBN 0465009557
-->, Mozart: {{cite book | first = Bruno
| last = Nettl
| title = Heartland Excursions: Ethnomusicological Reflections on Schools of Music
| publisher = University of Illinois Press
| year = 1995
| id = ISBN 0252064682-->)
Longevity
Usually, the pop icon status of a celebrity is contingent upon longevity of notoriety.{{cite book | first = Mary V.
| last = Dearborn
| title = Mailer: A Biography
| publisher = Houghton Mifflin Books
| year = 1999
| id = ISBN 0618154604
-->{{cite book | first = Ronald Gottesman
| last = Richard Maxwell Brown
| title = Violence in America: An Encyclopedia
| publisher = Simon and Schuster
| year = 1999
| id = ISBN 0684804875
-->
This is in contrast to
cult icons, whose notoriety or recognition may be limited to a specific subculture. Some pop icons have left a lasting and indelible mark in the area of their career, and then gone on to attain a lasting place of recognition in society at large.{{cite book | first = Ben
| last = Ratcliff
| title = Jazz: Jazz: A Critic's Guide to the 100 Most Important Recordings
| publisher = Times Books
| year = 2002
| id = ISBN 0805070680
-->
Ubiquity
A common element of pop icon status is the ubiquity of imagery and allusions to the iconic figure.(Kaku, p. 11) It is common for the figure to be recognized and even celebrated in areas outside the original source of celebrity status.(see e.g., Kaku, Chaplin, et al.) An example of this is Albert Einstein, a physicist whose image and legacy have been represented in comic strips, t-shirts, greeting cards and many other contexts.{{cite book | first = Michio
| last = Kaku
| title = Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time
| publisher = W. W. Norton & Company
| year = _year_
| id = ISBN 039305165X-->
Distinction
Often pop icon status implies distinguished association with a societal ideal or archetype. It is not uncommon for iconic figures to have a
nickname or
sobriquet that is used to emphasize this association. Sometimes the very name of such individuals is even used as a synonym for common words or ideas. Einstein, for example, is routinely associated with genius and ingenuity.
Marilyn Monroe is associated with
sex appeal.
A number of pop icons are distinguished for having died at a young age. These include
James Dean,
Jimi Hendrix,
Jim Morrison,
Bruce Lee, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Kurt Cobain and
Marilyn Monroe, among others. Other deceased celebrities cemented their status as pop icons by virtue of their role in captivating the ethos of their era, as is the case with Elvis Presley and
John F. Kennedy. Many still-living celebrities also attain the status of "pop icon":
Cher,
Madonna (entertainer), and Michael Jackson (entertainer) are the best examples of pop icon. Furthermore, some pop icons, such as
Mickey Mouse,
Mario,
Lara Croft,
Winnie the Pooh,
Bugs Bunny, Shrek (character),
Pikachu and
Spider-Man, are
fictional characters. Even
Inanimate objects have been recognized as pop icons.{{cite book | first = Mark
| last = Vail
| title = The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B
| publisher = Backbeat Books
| year = 2002
| id = ISBN 0879307056--> (See also: http://jcgi.pathfinder.com/fortune/technology/articles/0,15114,369348,00.html Palm PDA)
Iconic status of Mario: {{cite book | first = David
| last = Sheff
| title = Game Over: How Nintendo Zapped an American Industry, Captured Your Dollars, and Enslaved Your Children
| publisher = Random House
| year = 1991
| id = ISBN-13: 978-0679404699
-->
Some figures attain transitory or context-specific "pop icon" status for particular events that captivate public attention, such as in the case of the O.J. Simpson.{{cite book | first = Max
| last = Boot
| title = Out of Order: Arrogance, Corruption and Incompetence on the Bench
| publisher = Basic Books
| year = 1998
| id = ISBN 0465053750
-->
Contrasts
Throughout the history of popular culture, many popular music stars have been held as pop idols. The pop idol, however, is a broader definition than this, and acceleration of
Mass media has made Pop idols out of celebrities of many types.
==Notable pop icons==
- Oprah WinfreyHigh Beam: High Beam:
See also
Notes and references
A
pop icon is a celebrity whose fame in popular culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era. Although there is no single definitive test for establishing "pop icon" status, such status is usually associated with elements such as longevity, ubiquity, and distinction. Moreover, "pop icon" status is distinguishable from other kinds of notoriety outside of popular culture, such as with historic figures.Note, however, that some historic figures are recognized as having reached "pop icon" status during their era, and such status may continue into the present. (See e.g., Benjamin Franklin: {{cite book | first = Joyce
| last = Chaplin
| title = The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius
| publisher = Basic Books
| year = 2006
| id = ISBN 0465009557
-->, Mozart: {{cite book | first = Bruno
| last = Nettl
| title = Heartland Excursions: Ethnomusicological Reflections on Schools of Music
| publisher = University of Illinois Press
| year = 1995
| id = ISBN 0252064682-->)
Longevity
Usually, the pop icon status of a celebrity is contingent upon longevity of notoriety.{{cite book | first = Mary V.
| last = Dearborn
| title = Mailer: A Biography
| publisher = Houghton Mifflin Books
| year = 1999
| id = ISBN 0618154604
-->{{cite book | first = Ronald Gottesman
| last = Richard Maxwell Brown
| title = Violence in America: An Encyclopedia
| publisher = Simon and Schuster
| year = 1999
| id = ISBN 0684804875
-->
This is in contrast to
cult icons, whose notoriety or recognition may be limited to a specific
subculture. Some pop icons have left a lasting and indelible mark in the area of their career, and then gone on to attain a lasting place of recognition in society at large.{{cite book | first = Ben
| last = Ratcliff
| title = Jazz: Jazz: A Critic's Guide to the 100 Most Important Recordings
| publisher = Times Books
| year = 2002
| id = ISBN 0805070680
-->
Ubiquity
A common element of pop icon status is the ubiquity of imagery and allusions to the iconic figure.(Kaku, p. 11) It is common for the figure to be recognized and even celebrated in areas outside the original source of celebrity status.(see e.g., Kaku, Chaplin, et al.) An example of this is
Albert Einstein, a
physicist whose image and legacy have been represented in comic strips, t-shirts, greeting cards and many other contexts.{{cite book | first = Michio
| last = Kaku
| title = Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time
| publisher = W. W. Norton & Company
| year = _year_
| id = ISBN 039305165X-->
Distinction
Often pop icon status implies distinguished association with a societal ideal or
archetype. It is not uncommon for iconic figures to have a
nickname or
sobriquet that is used to emphasize this association. Sometimes the very name of such individuals is even used as a synonym for common words or ideas. Einstein, for example, is routinely associated with
genius and ingenuity.
Marilyn Monroe is associated with sex appeal.
A number of pop icons are distinguished for having died at a young age. These include
James Dean,
Jimi Hendrix,
Jim Morrison, Bruce Lee,
Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G.,
Kurt Cobain and
Marilyn Monroe, among others. Other deceased celebrities cemented their status as pop icons by virtue of their role in captivating the ethos of their era, as is the case with
Elvis Presley and
John F. Kennedy. Many still-living celebrities also attain the status of "pop icon": Cher, Madonna (entertainer), and
Michael Jackson (entertainer) are the best examples of pop icon. Furthermore, some pop icons, such as Mickey Mouse, Mario, Lara Croft,
Winnie the Pooh, Bugs Bunny,
Shrek (character),
Pikachu and Spider-Man, are
fictional characters. Even
Inanimate objects have been recognized as pop icons.{{cite book | first = Mark
| last = Vail
| title = The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B
| publisher = Backbeat Books
| year = 2002
| id = ISBN 0879307056--> (See also:
http://jcgi.pathfinder.com/fortune/technology/articles/0,15114,369348,00.html Palm PDA)
Iconic status of Mario: {{cite book | first = David
| last = Sheff
| title = Game Over: How Nintendo Zapped an American Industry, Captured Your Dollars, and Enslaved Your Children
| publisher = Random House
| year = 1991
| id = ISBN-13: 978-0679404699
-->
Some figures attain transitory or context-specific "pop icon" status for particular events that captivate public attention, such as in the case of the O.J. Simpson.{{cite book | first = Max
| last = Boot
| title = Out of Order: Arrogance, Corruption and Incompetence on the Bench
| publisher = Basic Books
| year = 1998
| id = ISBN 0465053750
-->
Contrasts
Throughout the history of
popular culture, many
popular music stars have been held as pop idols. The pop idol, however, is a broader definition than this, and acceleration of Mass media has made Pop idols out of celebrities of many types.
==Notable pop icons==
- Oprah WinfreyHigh Beam: High Beam:
See also
Notes and references
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