> The theory that I came up with (and this came from first hand experience) is that the majority of people who bash pop culture do so out of a sense of inferiority. In some twisted way, bad mouthing that which is "popular" gives these people a sense of superiority. Of course, most of them probably go home and read Stephen King while the latest Backstreet Boys album plays in the background. :)
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Well, personally I don't really bash at all, but I have a rather low opinion of most (that word is important) pop music not merely because it's popular, but because I *know* there's better (judging not only by my own taste, but also by technique and stuff) music that took more effort and skill that isn't rewarded as it should. Concerning Stephen King: what I've read of his books hasn't scared me (I prefer Bierce, Smith or Lovecraft for that), and I don't like his style of writing, but other than that I don't know enough about him to judge him.

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