Alias and the Generation X Popular Culture
James Filios 11/30/03 Alias and the Generation X Popular Culture Popular culture is an element of society that exists always in the present and is something we cannot avoid. ... One particular element of popular culture is the television show “Alias”. This show is particular in targeting the popular elements of the target mainstream Generation X. The show’s main character is a female double agent of the CIA named Sydney Bristow who is of this specific generation. One may wonder why the show would target this generation. ... Since the year 2000, the population of adult X’ers has been roughly 79. ... This unique generation has been described in many ways. ... Many of the characteristics of Generation X are featured in this show. For instance one common social activity noted specifically of X’ers is the fact that they often like to drink with their friends. ... This is just an example of the popular culture elements represented in this show. ... Alias as well demonstrates this in its show. ... This as well reflects upon the targeted generation. It can be seen that generation X is one of the most diverse generations existing today. As Meredith Bagby points out, “Diversity is the name of the game for this generation. We have the highest percentage of naturalized citizens of any generation born in the twentieth century. ... One may even go so far as to say that our current diverse status began with the X’ers.