AccuTron Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 This question could also apply to The Wizard Of Oz, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and his giant blue ox, etc. Even the Alamo. Growing up in fifties USA, certain shared tales of American lore were known by most people, I believe. But over the decades, many immigrants will have other lore, and likely not have heard of these names. Also, long before the internet, the educational exposures tended to be standardized and mutually shared. Not as much now? So I'm curious: What is your impression of the recognition status of these topics of American lore? What cultural demographic shapes your view?
shirgall Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Well, I certainly remember Annie Oakley, but I'm supposedly Gen X.
hannahbanana Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 I'm a young 20-something (would that be an early millenial, or Generation Rx?), and I know all of the things you mentioned...but not sure if that is a proper representation of my age group, since it is never brought up when I interact with other people my age. I learned most of these from my parents, and a little bit from elementary school. My mom's an elementary school teacher, and she tells me that the kids she's teaching now do not know most of these things
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