Sentences with phrase «culture icon when»

The critically - acclaimed Kia Optima became a pop culture icon when Blake Griffin leaped over the popular midsize sedan to win the All - Star Slam Dunk competition earlier this year.

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When debate about an artist's merit no longer seems to have any point, one is left either with an icon of culture, too sacred to enjoy, or with a target of satire, brought down to our more humdrum level by a vaudeville lampooning of the unapproachable totem, as when graffiti artists paint a moustache on reproductions of the Mona LWhen debate about an artist's merit no longer seems to have any point, one is left either with an icon of culture, too sacred to enjoy, or with a target of satire, brought down to our more humdrum level by a vaudeville lampooning of the unapproachable totem, as when graffiti artists paint a moustache on reproductions of the Mona Lwhen graffiti artists paint a moustache on reproductions of the Mona Lisa.

When I try to think of the ultimate pop culture icon for modern day parenting, the image that instantly comes to my mind is a mother reading a worn - out paperback copy of Baby and Childcare by Dr. Benjamin Spock (probably given to her by her mother!).

I was waiting for the feedback when I read Soyinka, an elder statesman and a supposed culture icon attacking me once again,» he added.

Pop - culture icons like Beyoncé have expressed their admiration for the movement, saying it helped inspire their onstage presence when performing.

Whenever a well - known role is up for grabs, especially when its a comic book character or some other pop - culture icon, stories seem to flood forth from every last corner of the press and blogosphere.

When it comes to culture, Montenegro has it in abundance and with historical icons and artefacts as well as beautiful views; Montenegro is perfect for the backpackers among you.

Simply put, when a game, TV show, or type of music attains status as a pop - culture icon, it makes a ton of money, then everyone in the industry tries to create their own version of it to capitalize on the craze.

Well, while some people are quick to throw out names from Tekken and SoulCalibur (likely the same ones who think it should have been Ryu or someone else from Capcom, rather than Mega Man), the obvious choice is the company mascot — especially when said mascot is not only a company icon, but a gaming icon and a pop culture icon as well.

The hullabaloo over Tracey Emin's unmade bed - which became an instant icon of popular culture - further inflamed feelings, especially when a protest by two Chinese artists who jumped up and down on it only brought yet more publicity for the woman who has supplanted Turner himself as Margate's most famous export.

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