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Some works in the genre use pop culture references to elicit [[nostalgia]] among its consumers, while other examples have the whole setting and universe themselves built upon and revolves around pop cultural references (sometimes even relying on well-known and/or obscure pop culture references as humor as in the case of the cult TV series ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'').<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Alexander, Jonathan 2020">Alexander, Jonathan. ''The Uses and Abuses of Pop Culture in Ready Player One and Grandmother's Gold'' (July 7, 2020)</ref><ref name="bookriot.com">{{cite web|url=https://bookriot.com/books-like-ready-player-one/|title=CAN'T GET ENOUGH RP1? TRY THESE 25 BOOKS LIKE READY PLAYER ONE|website=Book Riot|author=Martin, Emily|date=3 April 2018 }} April 3, 2018</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/profs-explore-what-pop-culture-fiction-teaches-us-about-health-care|title=Profs explore what pop culture fiction teaches us about health care|website=[[University of Calgary]]|author=Jubas, Kaela|date=16 March 2015 }} March 24, 2017</ref><ref name="preinternetwebseries"/> Pop culture fiction doesn't just reference one or two titles, but works under this genre reference several titles across different genres and media.<ref name="Substack"/><ref name="NYU"/>
Some works in the genre use pop culture references to elicit [[nostalgia]] among its consumers, while other examples have the whole setting and universe themselves built upon and revolves around pop cultural references (sometimes even relying on well-known and/or obscure pop culture references as humor as in the case of the cult TV series ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'').<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Alexander, Jonathan 2020">Alexander, Jonathan. ''The Uses and Abuses of Pop Culture in Ready Player One and Grandmother's Gold'' (July 7, 2020)</ref><ref name="bookriot.com">{{cite web|url=https://bookriot.com/books-like-ready-player-one/|title=CAN'T GET ENOUGH RP1? TRY THESE 25 BOOKS LIKE READY PLAYER ONE|website=Book Riot|author=Martin, Emily|date=3 April 2018 }} April 3, 2018</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/profs-explore-what-pop-culture-fiction-teaches-us-about-health-care|title=Profs explore what pop culture fiction teaches us about health care|website=[[University of Calgary]]|author=Jubas, Kaela|date=16 March 2015 }} March 24, 2017</ref><ref name="preinternetwebseries"/> Pop culture fiction doesn't just reference one or two titles, but works under this genre reference several titles across different genres and media.<ref name="Substack"/><ref name="NYU"/>


Many types of [[Postmodern literature|postmodern works]] and modern-day [[Homage (arts)|homage]], [[metafiction]], [[satires]] and [[Parody|parodies]] fall under this category.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="NYU">{{cite web|url=https://www.docsity.com/en/pop-culture-in-literature-styles-themes-and-genres/11135161/|title=Pop Culture in Literature: Styles, Themes, and Genres|website=[[New York University]]|author=Sweden, Stephen R.|date=12 November 2022}}</ref> But unlike more typically comedic satires and parodies, pop culture fiction contains depth and serious themes, with many even garnering critical acclaim.<ref name="Substack"/> Many stories inspired by [[Gamelit|games]] and [[geek culture]] have also been examples.<ref name="John">{{cite web|url=https://johnalmond.gonevis.com/the-dark-lord-bert-a-quirky-video-game-literature/|title=The Dark Lord Bert: A Quirky Video Game Literature|website=Gonevis|author=Almond, John|date=8 July 2021 }} July 8, 2021</ref> According to author [[Gary Westfahl]], works under this genre demand an "aura of immaturity, of incompleteness, while projecting no pretenses."<ref>Westfahl, Gary. ''Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture: Coming of Age in Fantasyland''. Praeger; 1st Edition (April 30, 2000). pp. xi–xii. {{ISBN|978-0313308475}}</ref>
Many types of [[Postmodern literature|postmodern works]] and modern-day [[Homage (arts)|homage]], [[metafiction]], [[satires]] and [[Parody|parodies]] fall under this category.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="NYU">{{cite web|url=https://www.docsity.com/en/pop-culture-in-literature-styles-themes-and-genres/11135161/|title=Pop Culture in Literature: Styles, Themes, and Genres|website=[[New York University]]|author=Sweden, Stephen R.|date=12 November 2022}}</ref> But unlike more typically comedic satires and parodies, pop culture fiction contains depth and serious themes, with many even garnering critical acclaim.<ref name="Lit">{{cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/748176154/A-Guide-to-Writing-Pop-Culture-Fiction|title=A Guide to Writing Pop Culture Fiction|website=[[Literary Hub]]|author=Renault, Henry Percy|date=15 October 2022 }}</ref><ref name="Substack"/> Many stories inspired by [[Gamelit|games]] and [[geek culture]] have also been examples.<ref name="John">{{cite web|url=https://johnalmond.gonevis.com/the-dark-lord-bert-a-quirky-video-game-literature/|title=The Dark Lord Bert: A Quirky Video Game Literature|website=Gonevis|author=Almond, John|date=8 July 2021 }} July 8, 2021</ref> According to author [[Gary Westfahl]], works under this genre demand an "aura of immaturity, of incompleteness, while projecting no pretenses."<ref>Westfahl, Gary. ''Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture: Coming of Age in Fantasyland''. Praeger; 1st Edition (April 30, 2000). pp. xi–xii. {{ISBN|978-0313308475}}</ref>


This genre should not be confused with '''Pop culture non-fiction''', which are researches, [[encyclopedias]], and other academic works focused on the study and analysis of pop culture, rather than stories centered around pop culture references.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://book-genres.com/pop-culture-definition/#:~:text=The%20pop%20cultural%20nonfiction%20book,often%20criticized%20for%20being%20trivial.|title=Pop Culture Definition – Complete List of Book Genres|website=Book Genre|author=Malatesta, Mark|date=10 February 2019 }} February 10, 2019</ref><ref>[https://ktliterary.com/2010/07/what-is-pop-culture-narrative-nonfiction/ What is “Pop Culture Narrative Nonfiction”?]</ref>
This genre should not be confused with '''Pop culture non-fiction''', which are researches, [[encyclopedias]], and other academic works focused on the study and analysis of pop culture, rather than stories centered around pop culture references.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://book-genres.com/pop-culture-definition/#:~:text=The%20pop%20cultural%20nonfiction%20book,often%20criticized%20for%20being%20trivial.|title=Pop Culture Definition – Complete List of Book Genres|website=Book Genre|author=Malatesta, Mark|date=10 February 2019 }} February 10, 2019</ref><ref>[https://ktliterary.com/2010/07/what-is-pop-culture-narrative-nonfiction/ What is “Pop Culture Narrative Nonfiction”?]</ref>
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===Notable pop culture fiction books===
===Notable pop culture fiction books===
*One of the oldest and longest-running example is ''[[Anno Dracula series|Anno Dracula]]'' by [[Kim Newman]], which takes place in an alternate history where [[Count Dracula]] became the King of Great Britain. Over the years, the series began to incorporate or reference famous fictional characters from [[Spider-Man]] to [[Scooby-Doo|Scooby Doo]].<ref name="Substack"/>
*One of the oldest and longest-running example is ''[[Anno Dracula series|Anno Dracula]]'' by [[Kim Newman]], which takes place in an alternate history where [[Count Dracula]] became the King of Great Britain. Over the years, the series began to incorporate or reference famous fictional characters from [[Spider-Man]] to [[Scooby-Doo|Scooby Doo]].<ref name="Substack"/>
*Bret Easton Ellis's ''[[American Psycho]]'' (both the book and [[American Psycho (film)|film]]) became one of the earliest examples of this genre with its endless use of [[brands]] and criticism on business and mindless [[consumerism]].<ref name="Fiction1"/>
*Bret Easton Ellis's ''[[American Psycho]]'' (both the book and [[American Psycho (film)|film]]) became one of the earliest examples of this genre with its endless use of [[brands]] and criticism on business and mindless [[consumerism]].<ref name="Fiction1"/><ref name="Lit"/>
*Ernest Cline's ''[[Ready Player One]]'' and ''[[Ready Player Two]]'' which extensively use 1980s pop culture as its themes.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Alexander, Jonathan 2020"/><ref name="bookriot.com"/><ref name="tasteofcinema.com">[http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2018/the-10-best-movies-that-are-full-of-pop-culture-references/2/ The 10 Best Movies That Are Full of Pop Culture References - Page 2 - Taste of Cinema]</ref>
*Ernest Cline's ''[[Ready Player One]]'' and ''[[Ready Player Two]]'' which extensively use 1980s pop culture as its themes.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Alexander, Jonathan 2020"/><ref name="bookriot.com"/><ref name="tasteofcinema.com">[http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2018/the-10-best-movies-that-are-full-of-pop-culture-references/2/ The 10 Best Movies That Are Full of Pop Culture References - Page 2 - Taste of Cinema]</ref>
*[[Louis Bulaong|Louis Bulaong's]] ''[[Escapist Dream]]'' and its sequel ''[[Otaku Girl]]'' are novels that [[Genre-busting|genre-busts]] popular geek culture and topics into one virtual reality story.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Vocal">{{cite web|url=https://vocal.media/geeks/otaku-girl-book-review-where-memes-and-literature-mix|title=Otaku Girl (Book Review): Where Memes and Literature Mix|website=[[Voice Media Group]]|author=Hannigan, Carl}} July 1, 2021</ref>
*[[Louis Bulaong|Louis Bulaong's]] ''[[Escapist Dream]]'' and its sequel ''[[Otaku Girl]]'' are novels that [[Genre-busting|genre-busts]] popular geek culture and topics into one virtual reality story.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Vocal">{{cite web|url=https://vocal.media/geeks/otaku-girl-book-review-where-memes-and-literature-mix|title=Otaku Girl (Book Review): Where Memes and Literature Mix|website=[[Voice Media Group]]|author=Hannigan, Carl}} July 1, 2021</ref>
*Chris Fox's ''The Dark Lord Bert'' is a ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''-inspired [[gamelit]] filled with pop culture references.<ref name="John"/><ref name="NYU"/>
*Chris Fox's ''The Dark Lord Bert'' is a ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''-inspired [[gamelit]] filled with pop culture references.<ref name="John"/><ref name="NYU"/><ref name="Lit"/>
*''[[Gideon the Ninth]]'' by Tansyn Muir is a science fantasy book that had references taken from popular internet memes and quotes.<ref name="Substack">{{cite web|url=https://allthingsgeek.substack.com/p/the-5-best-pop-culture-fiction|title=The 5 Best Pop Culture Fiction|website=[[Substack]]|author=Mountain, John|date=23 August 2023 }} August 23, 2023</ref>
*''[[Gideon the Ninth]]'' by Tansyn Muir is a science fantasy book that had references taken from popular internet memes and quotes.<ref name="Substack">{{cite web|url=https://allthingsgeek.substack.com/p/the-5-best-pop-culture-fiction|title=The 5 Best Pop Culture Fiction|website=[[Substack]]|author=Mountain, John|date=23 August 2023 }} August 23, 2023</ref>
* ''[[Fangirl (novel)|Fangirl]]'' by [[Rainbow Rowell]] is a coming-of-age novel featuring the relationships of the Avery siblings, two individuals who are writers and fans of fantasy books. The book known for its use of references from the fantasy genre, such as bookending chapters with the titles of many famous fantasy series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/books/best-sci-fi-fantasy-books-pop-culture-fandom/|title=The Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books About Pop Culture Fandom|website=[[Den of Geek]]|author=Zutter, Natalie|date=23 July 2022 }} August 23, 2023</ref>
* ''[[Fangirl (novel)|Fangirl]]'' by [[Rainbow Rowell]] is a coming-of-age novel featuring the relationships of the Avery siblings, two individuals who are writers and fans of fantasy books. The book known for its use of references from the fantasy genre, such as bookending chapters with the titles of many famous fantasy series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/books/best-sci-fi-fantasy-books-pop-culture-fandom/|title=The Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books About Pop Culture Fandom|website=[[Den of Geek]]|author=Zutter, Natalie|date=23 July 2022 }} August 23, 2023</ref>
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===List of pop culture fiction in comic format===
===List of pop culture fiction in comic format===
*''[[Scott Pilgrim]]'' which used various 1980s gaming references.<ref name="Kid"/>
*''[[Scott Pilgrim]]'' which used various 1980s gaming references.<ref name="Kid"/><ref name="Lit"/>
*[[Warren Ellis|Warren Ellis's]] [[Planetary (comics)|Planetary]].<ref name="Kid"/>
*[[Warren Ellis|Warren Ellis's]] [[Planetary (comics)|Planetary]].<ref name="Kid"/>
*Outside of Western media, works such as ''[[Hayate The Combat Butler]]'' and ''[[Gin Tama]]'' have also become famous examples.<ref name="Kid"/>
*Outside of Western media, works such as ''[[Hayate The Combat Butler]]'' and ''[[Gin Tama]]'' have also become famous examples.<ref name="Kid"/>
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*''[[Rick and Morty]]''<ref>[https://time.com/4868184/rick-morty-easter-eggs/ All the Rick and Morty Easter Eggs You Missed in Seasons One and Two|TIME]</ref>
*''[[Rick and Morty]]''<ref>[https://time.com/4868184/rick-morty-easter-eggs/ All the Rick and Morty Easter Eggs You Missed in Seasons One and Two|TIME]</ref>
*''[[South Park]]''<ref>[https://www.tastefullyoffensive.com/2017/01/the-philosophy-of-south-park-references/ The Philosophy of ‘South Park’ References - Tastefully Offensive]</ref>
*''[[South Park]]''<ref>[https://www.tastefullyoffensive.com/2017/01/the-philosophy-of-south-park-references/ The Philosophy of ‘South Park’ References - Tastefully Offensive]</ref>
*''[[Family Guy]]''<ref>[https://www.wired.com/2011/11/family-guy-something-something-something-anniversary-giveaway/ Family Guy "Something, Something, Something Anniversary" Giveaway|WIRED]</ref>
*''[[Family Guy]]''<ref>[https://www.wired.com/2011/11/family-guy-something-something-something-anniversary-giveaway/ Family Guy "Something, Something, Something Anniversary" Giveaway|WIRED]</ref><ref name="Lit"/>


==See also==
==See also==

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File:Dark Lord Bert.jpeg
Chris Fox’s Dark Lord Bert, an example of a pop culture fiction.

Pop culture fiction is a genre of fiction where stories are written intentionally to be filled with references from other works and media.[1][2][3] Stories in this genre are focused solely on using popular culture references.[4]

Criteria

Some works in the genre use pop culture references to elicit nostalgia among its consumers, while other examples have the whole setting and universe themselves built upon and revolves around pop cultural references (sometimes even relying on well-known and/or obscure pop culture references as humor as in the case of the cult TV series Mystery Science Theater 3000).[1][5][6][7][8] Pop culture fiction doesn't just reference one or two titles, but works under this genre reference several titles across different genres and media.[9][4]

Many types of postmodern works and modern-day homage, metafiction, satires and parodies fall under this category.[1][4] But unlike more typically comedic satires and parodies, pop culture fiction contains depth and serious themes, with many even garnering critical acclaim.[10][9] Many stories inspired by games and geek culture have also been examples.[11] According to author Gary Westfahl, works under this genre demand an "aura of immaturity, of incompleteness, while projecting no pretenses."[12]

This genre should not be confused with Pop culture non-fiction, which are researches, encyclopedias, and other academic works focused on the study and analysis of pop culture, rather than stories centered around pop culture references.[13][14]

Examples

Notable pop culture fiction books

List of pop culture fiction authors

Notable pop culture fiction films

List of pop culture fiction filmmakers

List of pop culture fiction in comic format

List of pop culture fiction in television

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Kidd, Dustin. Pop Culture Freaks: Identity, Mass Media, and Society. Routledge; 2nd Edition (Updated: August 2020). pp. 143–145. ISBN 978-0813350875. Excerpt
  2. ^ a b Pickard, Kevin (19 January 2016). "Should Fiction Be Timeless? Pop Culture References in Contemporary Novels". Electric Lit. January 19, 2016
  3. ^ Editorial. "Popular Culture in Literature". Enotes. May 5, 2015
  4. ^ a b c d e Sweden, Stephen R. (12 November 2022). "Pop Culture in Literature: Styles, Themes, and Genres". New York University.
  5. ^ a b Alexander, Jonathan. The Uses and Abuses of Pop Culture in Ready Player One and Grandmother's Gold (July 7, 2020)
  6. ^ a b Martin, Emily (3 April 2018). "CAN'T GET ENOUGH RP1? TRY THESE 25 BOOKS LIKE READY PLAYER ONE". Book Riot. April 3, 2018
  7. ^ Jubas, Kaela (16 March 2015). "Profs explore what pop culture fiction teaches us about health care". University of Calgary. March 24, 2017
  8. ^ a b Returning 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' was a pre-Internet web series - Austin American-Statesman
  9. ^ a b c d e Mountain, John (23 August 2023). "The 5 Best Pop Culture Fiction". Substack. August 23, 2023
  10. ^ a b c d e Renault, Henry Percy (15 October 2022). "A Guide to Writing Pop Culture Fiction". Literary Hub.
  11. ^ a b Almond, John (8 July 2021). "The Dark Lord Bert: A Quirky Video Game Literature". Gonevis. July 8, 2021
  12. ^ Westfahl, Gary. Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture: Coming of Age in Fantasyland. Praeger; 1st Edition (April 30, 2000). pp. xi–xii. ISBN 978-0313308475
  13. ^ Malatesta, Mark (10 February 2019). "Pop Culture Definition – Complete List of Book Genres". Book Genre. February 10, 2019
  14. ^ What is “Pop Culture Narrative Nonfiction”?
  15. ^ a b c d e f g The 10 Best Movies That Are Full of Pop Culture References - Page 2 - Taste of Cinema
  16. ^ Hannigan, Carl. "Otaku Girl (Book Review): Where Memes and Literature Mix". Voice Media Group. July 1, 2021
  17. ^ Zutter, Natalie (23 July 2022). "The Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books About Pop Culture Fandom". Den of Geek. August 23, 2023
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k The 10 Best Movies That Are Full of Pop Culture References - Taste of Cinema
  19. ^ a b c 10 Mel Brooks Jokes Modern Audiences Wouldn't Understand
  20. ^ a b How 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Influenced Film By Satirizing It - The Atlantic
  21. ^ Drawn That Way: 10 Behind The Scenes Facts About Who Framed Roger Rabbit - CBR
  22. ^ a b Clerks: 10 Ways It Established Kevin Smith's Style|ScreenRant
  23. ^ Pulp Fiction at 20: How a phenomenon was born - BBC Culture
  24. ^ Double Down: Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn Take Another Swing With 'Made' - Screens - The Austin Chronicle
  25. ^ Hoffman, Jordan (July 23, 2014). "'Galaxy Quest': The Oral History". MTV.com. MTV Networks (Viacom International Inc.). Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  26. ^ Ted movie review & film summary (2012)|Roger Ebert
  27. ^ Every Piece of IP That Appears in Space Jam: A New Legacy|GQ
  28. ^ Price, Joe (May 20, 2022). "Listen to Post Malone's Theme Song for New 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers' Movie". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  29. ^ Mccall, Kevin (2023-09-21). "'Once Upon a Studio' Trailer Celebrates 100 Years of Disney Magic". Collider. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  30. ^ Steele, Bruce C. (October 10, 2023). "Meet the Characters of Disney Animation's Once Upon a Studio". D23. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  31. ^ Croll, Ben (June 11, 2023). "Annecy Opens on Note of Artistic Defiance as Disney Premieres Centenary Short Once Upon a Studio". Variety. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023.
  32. ^ Polowy, Kevin (2023-11-15). "As Disney turns 100, 'Wish' filmmakers stacked new animated movie with more than 100 Easter eggs". Yahoo. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  33. ^ SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE EASTER EGGS AND FUN FACTS|Rotten Tomatoes
  34. ^ Edgar Wright: "I am a film school reject. Twice!"|Features|Roger Ebert
  35. ^ Askew Facts About The Films Of Kevin Smith|Fascinate
  36. ^ Keller, Joel (December 10, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Saturday Morning All-Star Hits!' On Netflix, Kyle Mooney's Twisted Tribute To Kids Show Lineups Of The '80s And '90s". Decider. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  37. ^ The Obsessive Brilliance of Saturday Morning All Star Hits! – Nathan Rabin's Happy Place
  38. ^ Animaniacs: 10 Funniest References You Didn't Get As A Kid - Screen Rant
  39. ^ Seinfeld: 10 Pop Culture References New Fans Won't Understand - Screen Rant
  40. ^ All the WandaVision Easter eggs you may have missed, from sitcom references to comics callbacks|EW.com
  41. ^ 10 Best Pop Culture References In 'Community' - Collider
  42. ^ Stranger Things 4's Most Significant '80s References - Vulture
  43. ^ The 20 Most Obscure ‘Arrested Development’ Pop Culture References - UPROXX
  44. ^ The Sci-Fi References We'd Love To See In Futurama's Return - Game Rant
  45. ^ The Simpsons: 10 Old Pop Culture References That Still Aged Perfectly - Screen Rant
  46. ^ All the Rick and Morty Easter Eggs You Missed in Seasons One and Two|TIME
  47. ^ The Philosophy of ‘South Park’ References - Tastefully Offensive
  48. ^ Family Guy "Something, Something, Something Anniversary" Giveaway|WIRED
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