We Are The Champions Summary

In the article, “We are the Champions” by David Grazian, it discusses the reasons why the society tends to focus on particular issues or topics through the functional approach. The article begins with why the society tends to follow professional sport teams by their team uniforms or mascots. This statement allows the reader to expand on their thinking of why we behave in such a manner in the society and why it has been imbedded into everyday life. Through the functional approach, the obsession with particular issues or topics is due to its use in generating solidarity among the people. In the article also addresses that it brings together different individuals into a similar or common setting. For instance, the discussion about sports teams
The article introduces the question of why there is such a huge attention on celebrities’ life. In a way, the reason behind the coverage of celebrities’ life is because it is an excuse to avoid one’s own life and focus on another. It also allows people to have a conversation as it is something that brings people together regardless if it is not about one’s own life. It gives individuals the excuse to pass judgment on others instead of themselves. In addition, the article emphasizes that it is a resource for people to reflect on society. Although, it is not ideal, people continue to find entertainment in celebrities’ life and scandals. The article addresses the idea that popular culture is a way for people to reflect on the society and human life. Through the functional approach, the examples listed above are a means for individuals to pass judgment on others rather than themselves. It is also a means to escape from own problems and focus on others to understand what they are going through and compare to oneself. From the examples, it illustrates the functional approach depending on each situation and how the people actually approach these