Seapunk and Vaporwave Culture

The video explores the lifecycle of internet memes, focusing on Seapunk's rise from a Twitter hashtag to a subculture, its mainstream exposure through Rihanna's SNL performance, and its evolution into the Vaporwave genre. It highlights the role of media and artists in shaping and transforming underground styles.

What event marked the beginning of Seapunk's recognition as a meme?

• A Facebook group creation

• A Twitter exchange

• A blog post

• A YouTube video

Who is considered one of the godparents of Seapunk?

• Azealia Banks

• Katy Perry

• Lady Gaga

• Ultrademon

What was the headline of the New York Times article about Seapunk?

• The Little Mermaid goes punk

• Seapunk: A Digital Revolution

• Seapunk: A New Wave

• The Rise of Oceanic Aesthetics

How did the original Seapunk community react to Rihanna's SNL performance?

• They were divided in their opinions

• They all felt betrayed

• They were unanimously supportive

• They were indifferent

Which artist's performance on SNL is compared to Rihanna's in the context of underground culture exposure?

• Madonna

• David Bowie

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

What is a key characteristic of Vaporwave music?

• Heavy metal influences

• Classical symphonies

• Elevator music and future funk

• Jazz improvisations

Which album by Tame Impala is associated with Vaporwave elements?

• Currents

• The Slow Rush

• Innerspeaker

• Lonerism

What is the main theme of the final section of the video?

• The decline of internet subcultures

• The commercialization of memes

• The ongoing evolution and adaptation of subcultures

• The end of Seapunk

Which artist's album features a cover of a song from Tame Impala's 'Currents'?

• Adele

• Beyoncé

• Rihanna

• Taylor Swift

What does the video suggest about the future of internet subcultures?

• They will merge into mainstream culture

• They will become obsolete

• They will continue to transform and adapt

• They will remain static