What constitutes general knowledge?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of "culturally valued knowledge" as defined by Wikipedia, questioning its clarity and relevance. Participants argue that what is deemed "general knowledge" is highly culture-specific, varying significantly across different societies and contexts. They emphasize that knowledge considered general in one culture may not hold the same weight in another, highlighting the subjective nature of what constitutes valuable knowledge. The conversation also distinguishes between general knowledge and trivia, suggesting that general knowledge encompasses a broad understanding of various subjects, while trivia often consists of specific, less impactful facts. The participants express confusion over the classification of "general," noting that it can depend on factors like age and environment. Overall, the discussion critiques the term "culturally valued" and seeks to clarify what constitutes general knowledge in a meaningful way.
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Enigman said:
Cartoon show about a ghost family with a disembodied hand for a butler...can't for the life of me remember the show or any name...
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nope...I was wrong not an Addams...confused with Cousin Itt

Sorry Enigman, no points. Gossamer is an old Looney Tunes character, but was overtaken by Taz in the popular media. Personally, my favorite is Foghorn Leghorn.



When I was a kid there were the Disney kids and the Looney Tunes kids. The Disney kids were a bit more serious and got good grades. The Looney Tunes kids were…well you know.
 
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SW VandeCarr said:
Sorry Enigman, no points. Gossamer is an old Looney Tunes character, but was overtaken by Taz in the popular media. Personally, my favorite is Foghorn Leghorn.



When I was a kid there were the Disney kids and the Looney Tunes kids. The Disney kids were a bit more serious and got good grades. The Looney Tunes kids were…well you know.


I didn't know his name, but my first reaction was, "The Bugs Bunny monster!"

Looney Tunes :thumbs:!
 
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I love Foghorn Leghorn.

Looney Toons were the best.
 
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