W9.1 April 29 (Mon) /Wikipedia in culture—ZHANG MINGSHUO

 1. Summary:

This article explores the influence and references of Wikipedia in culture.

The first section discusses how Wikipedia has become widely cited and imitated in popular culture. People often imitate Wikipedia's openness, sometimes modifying articles in a non-constructive way or using them as reference books. Additionally, some individuals view their Wikipedia entry as a symbol of their identity.

In the second section, the article provides examples of Wikipedia’s cultural impact, such as the concept of “wikiality” proposed on The Colbert Report. “Wikiality” refers to "consensus truth" and mocks the issue of information validation on Wikipedia.

The third section addresses Wikipedia’s role in the political sphere, where it has gained attention due to attempts to modify articles to fit political propaganda or views. These actions have sparked significant concern and controversy.

The final section discusses how Wikipedia has been used as comedy material, being parodied and teased by various websites. However, it has also faced some criticism.

2. Interesting Point:

In the humor section of the article, a module titled “Battle of Techno House 2022” is described. This module humorously depicts a Russian soldier’s failed attempt to open a door, formatted in typical Wikipedia style. Although it was eventually removed from Wikipedia, it left a lasting impact on online culture.

3. Discussion:

In comedy and humor, how do people use Wikipedia to satirize social phenomena and cultural events? How does this satire influence social consciousness and values?

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