3 Contemporary Icons

The three contemporary icons that came to my mind were the different types of smart phones, Starbucks coffee, and The Big Bang Theory. When pop culture comes to my mind the three icons I chose represents publicity in today’s culture. Smart phone technology has increased tremendously and I feel that as soon as you buy one smart phone the next better smart phone comes out. Starbucks has always been well known but lately I notice that their coffee shops are popping up everywhere! The last icon I chose was The Big Bang Theory as this show has become increasingly popular over the last few years.

Smart phones whether it is the newest addition of Apple’s  iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S 4, LG Optimus G Pro, LG/Google Nexus 4, or HTC One technology is increasing and the phones are competing with one another. I walk around Easton mall in Ohio and there are 6 year old's with iPhones, it is insane! I wasn't allowed to have a regular phone that didn't even flip open or have color on the screen till I was in high school and it was only because I played sports and needed to call my parents for a ride. I see children walk around with these expensive phones and they 1) know how to use the phone better than I do 2) don’t understand the importance of the phones 3) take it for granted and 4) play games on their phone rather than go outside and enjoy the weather. I am very impressed with the technology but sometimes I miss the simple phones, but I do appreciate the convenience that they provide for me especially when I’m on the road and don’t have a computer handy.

Starbucks was actually founded in 1971 but lately their name and icon have grown rapidly and has become very popular. I live in Blacklick, Ohio and there are three different Starbucks coffee shops located on the same street! I also have two different Starbucks shops at my work, Nationwide Insurance in downtown Columbus. I walk into church on Sunday morning and even though my church offers free coffee to everyone people still choose to make a trip to Starbucks before church as you see everyone with Starbucks in their hands.

The Big Bang Theory has created quite a , the show began in 2007 and has increasingly became more popular as the years have gone by. The tagline for The Big Bang Theory is “When beauty meets the brains.” Some don’t like the show because it doesn't really have to do with the “Big Bang Theory” even though the show involves two brilliant physicists, they feel that it is misleading and that annoys some viewers. I personally love the show and think it is funny, my husband on the other hand thinks that some episodes aren't worth watching.