...What is Mainstream? (Rant)

Originally Posted at: This Week in Tech

Overall popularity is the deciding factor as to whether or not something has achieved 'Mainstream' status.

Everyone (conjecture) knows at least 3 or 4 comic book Hero's or Villains. Whether they be a fan or not, that's as close to mainstream as you need; not just a niche market. Tons of people love to watch American Idol or Survivor; etc.., I'd dare say they are certainly considered Mainstream, but you couldn't pay me to watch either. I know how easy it is to fall into the (Ego) trap of thinking that the things that you're into are; what's hot, what's now, and what everyone else is into. Simple Psychology tells us that type of delusion can be quite dangerous (Can you say Bush?). To simply nay say something for having less visibility in your dome of 'reality' is shortsighted. Comics shall be around long after reality TV.
The 'True Believers' will indeed Reign.


Ps... to add a wee point to my rant, I am merely a passing fan of comics... However, I won't trivialize their space in our culture.

I've said my Piece\Peace

Pss... The thoughts contained within this odd meandering are applicable to many varied area's of life..

Think about it!