There have been some indications that a cultural shift that has been brewing in America that this election result might have been caused by. I do n’t study politics, but I do study culture. The majority of social economists are professionals who totally missed it.
Some of these may look immoral, but hear me out.
1. The” Top Gun: Maverick” victory has gained a lot of fans.
After the death of George Floyd and the following protests and riots in 2020, it appeared to many elite members that” historically relevant” movies had to address DEI or” systemic contest problems” in a direct way to gain popularity. However, the biggest box office success in America had none of that by the time we could easily re-enter cinemas in 2022.
” Top Gun: Maverick”  , instead leaned heavily on classic modernist heroism themes, embodied by a white, male protagonist ( Tom Cruise as Maverick ) who is a traditional, rule-breaking figure dedicated to honor, duty, and meritocracy.
In what was supposed to be a cultural revolution intended to create a new reversed elite, Maverick opted for the more traditional British values of democracy over aristocracy.
2. The Mass Cultural Influence of’ Anti-Woke’ Performers
Although it appears that many political commentators were n’t aware of Tony Hinchcliffe until his joke about Puerto Rico at the Trump rally, his show” Kill Tony” is one of the most popular and listened-to podcasts in the country.
One of the many well-known entertainers with significant cultural influence who fully subverts the standard “legacy advertising” pathways for popularity and influence is his show, which has sold out Madison Square Garden and other major arenas several times.
Hinchcliffe, Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and others have far more influence with everyday Americans (especially men ) than the old comedic vanguard of” Saturday Night Live”.
Although none of these men would easily get along with Franklin Graham or any of the Republican Party’s older social ally, some working-class men find entire disdain for what eventually became known as “wokeism” and their total disregard for any feeling of politically proper language.
3. Big Businesses Cutting Down on DEI Programs
After 2020, major corporations made concerted efforts to increase funding and attention to “diversity, equity, and inclusion” programs ( DEI ).
By 2024, we began to notice companies making breaks to those same plans.
The sole prospect and party vying against DEI was only one. It may make sense if people were starting to oppose these activities at the ballot box as well.
4. Enrollment Floods at K-12 Christian Schools
If you talk to just about everyone who works in a private, Christian class, the post-Covid rise in membership has been exceptional.
In the Covid era, many families who were n’t even explicitly professing Christians were looking for educational settings that were n’t simply educating students on the sex and sexuality.
It is difficult for those who live in coastal and urban areas to comprehend how significant this topic has been for the majority of American families.
5. The’ Star Wars ‘ War
Since Disney’s release of its divisive ,” Star Wars: The Last Jedi”  , in 2017,  ,” Star Wars”  , has been embroiled in an online culture war. Crazy as it may sound to some,  ,” Star Wars”  , has become an important story in our society, and obstacles to lore indicate challenges to social power and influence.
One party of the ,” Star Wars”  , War wanted the story to reflect more liberal, contemporary, and postcolonial principles.
The most classic incarnation of this perspective for ,” Star Wars”  , was the new series ,” The Acolyte”. The cultural gap between middle-class and elite was exemplified by the differences between expert writers and regular fans.
” The Acolyte”  , was canceled. It appeared this particular party had lost the ,” Star Wars”  , Wars.
6. Creed revival in the metamodern era
I talked about this ad nauseam last year when I became the guy , who predicted the resurgence of Creed , before it happened, so I wo n’t repeat all my talking points here. However, unless you get “vibes,” you ca n’t understand the metamodern shift. Our social feeling shifted to Creed, so if you ask yourself which group seems to give the most pro-Creed emotions, it’s a very simple solution. If you have no idea what I mean when I use the word “metamodern”, I’ve given extensive ( but accessible! ) conversations on the subject of metamodernism , starting back in August of 2023.
Politic polls wo n’t be necessary if you can learn to read culture while studying cultural texts. You do n’t need to be a meteorologist to know how the wind blows, Bob Dylan famously said.
This article was originally published on the writer’s Substack.
Paul Anleitner is a writer and public speech whose work focuses on the crossroads of religion and culture, philosophy, and research. He holds master’s degrees in Bethel Seminary ( St. Paul, Minnesota ) and master’s degrees in history from the University of Michigan.
