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When McLaren was accused of turning popular culture into a cheap marketing gimmick, what was his response?

  • He denied it

  • He ignored the accusations

  • He hoped it was true

  • He sued the accuser

Answer

McLaren's response to the accusation of turning popular culture into a marketing gimmick was that he hoped it was true. He believed that popular culture had become too commercialized and that using it as a marketing tool was a way to subvert its power. By embracing popular culture, McLaren aimed to democratize art and make it accessible to a wider audience, challenging the traditional boundaries between high and low culture.
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