Sunday, October 7, 2012
Poll Question: Has Steampunk jumped the proverbial shark?
With this in mind, I suppose its time trot out the well-worn trope of “Has Steampunk ‘Jumped the Shark‘”. As I haven’t run a poll question in quite a while regarding perceptions on this topic, so I’ll do so now… has it been over exposed in the general media? I realize most involved in the genre are not concerned about the perceptions of those seeking to make a quick dollar (e.g. using it for a television episode, or as a passing curiosity), which is quite fine, but as one who enjoys reading Kondratiev wave theories (even for topics beyond macroeconomic theory), I do wonder where the genre might stand in regards to it. I’ve been prattling on a bit, so allow me to continue to the simple questions:
Question 1:
Has Steampunk “Jumped the Shark” (has it reached its peak of popularity)?
No = well, no, it has further growth and potentially even more adherents in the future
Yes = the genre’s popularity has peaked, and it has begun a downhill slide
Not quite sure = not quite sure if it has peaked or not
Question 2:
How long would you speculate Steampunk, as a genre, will continue to exist?
A few more years = it may be headed towards a decline
It will be around for at least a decade = self explanatory
It has established itself as a solid genre = again self explanatory
I’ll certainly be looking forward to the outcome of the poll, which I shall keep open until the end of the month!
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3 comments:
Eco In Black
said…
1. Has steampunk jumped the shark?
No. I think Steampunk has huge room to grow, particularly in visual arts, music, and a greater showing of division of sub-groups.
2. How long do I speculate Steampunk, as a genre, will exist?
2 parts:
As a pop lit genre: a few more years.
As a trackable subculture of the West: at least a decade (but probably longer).
October 12, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Camryn Forrest
said…
Has Steampunk "Jumped the Shark" (has it reached its peak of popularity)?
No, it has recently become more visible and as a result, often misinterpreted. But it has not yet reached any peak of popularity, it is growing.
Question 2:
How long would you speculate Steampunk, as a genre, will continue to exist?
I believe it will remain as a trackable subculture indefinitely. As a reaction to the plethora of technology, which we use, but do not understand, steampunk gives an outlet to handcrafting, to simple machines, and to a time when form and function blended superbly. It is just beginning.
October 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Steampunk Princess
said…
Has Steampunk "Jumped the Shark"?
No.
How long would you speculate Steampunk, as a genre, will continue to exist?
It has established itself as a solid genre BUT like any genre, I believe it will come and go in popularity.
October 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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