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The Church of the SubGenius and the Internet
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The Church of the SubGenius was a countercultural movement that emerged in the 1980s, it did not survive the shift in American culture brought about by the Internet and the boom of consumer culture. It's not possible to satirize something that has become an exaggerated version of itself.
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The Church of the Subgenius saw a decline with the rise of the internet and rapid changes in American culture which made it difficult to satirize, however, an Episcopal church stepped in and allowed them to continue their gatherings.
51:08 - 54:05 (02:56)
Summary
The Church of the Subgenius saw a decline with the rise of the internet and rapid changes in American culture which made it difficult to satirize, however, an Episcopal church stepped in and allowed them to continue their gatherings.
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Despite the small number of followers and the impediments they face, the parodies and critiques presented by the Church of the Subgenius are still relevant in today’s culture, which is driven by consumerism and the exploitation of human labor.
54:05 - 55:21 (01:16)
Summary
Despite the small number of followers and the impediments they face, the parodies and critiques presented by the Church of the Subgenius are still relevant in today’s culture, which is driven by consumerism and the exploitation of human labor.