People obsessed with pop culture, can you tell me why?

Kind of reminds me of Iran saying that america has no heroes, it's heroes are sponge bob and spider man.

I think it's interesting to analyze why certain things are popular to understand people in general

It's a fun distraction

It's one of the few things I can use to relate to other people in this hell country

Social trends can be fun to watch and analyze. I think too much exposure can still drive you mad like some kind of Lovecraftian protagonist, but it's still a cultural pulse point as long as you don't get too lost in the sauce.

Tea leaves reading

You can tell a lot from the world by what kind of content resonates when

I'm a messy bitch who loves drama.

Bazinga brain madafuckas,

Ain't nothing but a heartache.

I much prefer unknown/less popular stuff as I enjoy discovering stuff unique to my social circle so am not talking about myself, but I believe that a positive emotional feedback through sharing/being a part of its success is a major draw for many people. Like supporting a particular sport team or person.

I wanna' be cultured and popular. Hasn't happened yet, but it will soon.