Soul Patch Cultural Significance

Soul Patch Cultural Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the history and cultural significance of the soul patch, a small patch of facial hair under the lower lip. It traces its origins back to jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie in 1947 and its adoption by beatniks and hipsters. The soul patch gained popularity in the 90s, merging with grunge and emo styles. The video discusses its cultural impact and the ever-changing nature of fashion trends, emphasizing the importance of staying aware of these shifts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a soul patch?

A style of clothing

A small patch of hair under the lower lip

A type of music genre

A type of dance move

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musician is credited with popularizing the soul patch in the jazz era?

Louis Armstrong

Miles Davis

Dizzy Gillespie

John Coltrane

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural group adopted the soul patch after jazz musicians?

Goths

Punks

Beatniks

Hippies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous comedy duo helped popularize the soul patch in the 80s?

Cheech and Chong

Laurel and Hardy

The Blues Brothers

Abbott and Costello

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which decade did the soul patch become associated with grunge culture?

1960s

1990s

1970s

1980s

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artist's alter ego featured a prominent soul patch in the late 90s?

Garth Brooks' Chris Gaines

David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust

Madonna's Madame X

Prince's The Artist

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movie featured a soul patch as a plot point in the 90s?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Pulp Fiction

The Matrix

Clueless

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