Question

In 2014, the ALS ice bucket challenge swept through social media. People posted videos of themselves dumping buckets of ice cold water on their heads to raise awareness and funds for ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The stunt became an idea that swept through mainstream America and was influenced by the media. Which term describes this scenario that historians could use to understand this event in society?

propaganda



pop culture



historical context



hypothesis



high culture

Answer 1

The answer is pop culture

Answer 2

This would be Pop Culture as it comes quickly and dies out just as quickly.