Are you up to date with the latest pop culture? Whether it is how you need to prioritise your mental health like Simone Biles did, or how your life is stuck like the Ever Given in the Suez Canal, pop culture references can help your audience resonate with you.
Get started with a handful of trending pop culture references in 2021.
Friends: The Reunion
While the hit TV show ‘Friends’ has never gone out of style, the recent reunion show of the cast brought in a wave of nostalgia among viewers all over the world. Lines from the show are used and loved worldwide and can resonate with any type of audience. You can easily use some of their famous lines in your script, like ‘We were on a break’ or ‘Pivot!’, to get a surge of comments from viewers who spotted it.
Ever Given
On March 2021, the ship ‘Ever Given’ got stuck, blocking the Suez Canal for several days. This gave rise to several memes and catchphrases. The term ‘Ever Given’ can now be casually used in everyday speech to mean something that’s stuck. For example, “My Amazon order seems to have pulled an Ever Given on me”.
#FreeBritney
The Princess of Pop Britney Spears has been all over the news with the ongoings of her conservatorship. The #FreeBritney movement has been going on for years but has recently taken more force with Britney getting actively involved in court hearings. Showing your alliance with the #FreeBritney movement can be a wonderful way to bond with your audience.
Simone Biles’ withdrawal from Olympic events
US gymnast Simone Biles recently withdrew from the Olympics citing mental health issues. While this created a major uproar throughout the world, with people divided over their opinions over her decision, it also opened up the discussion of taking breaks due to mental health concerns. You too can use this while opening up about your mental health concerns, referring to Simone as an inspiration. After all, if the greatest athlete of all time needs mental health breaks, then so do you.
Using pop culture references in your videos is a great way to connect with your audience. It also shows your interest in certain pop culture and highlights your awareness of events happening around the world.