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What do Americans think of adaptations in the remake of The Little Mermaid?
A new YouGov poll reveals that Americans are more likely to oppose (47%) than support (30%) modifications intended to better align classic media entertainment with current social values.
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Americans' opinions on 20 different music genres, from classic rock to hip-hop and rap
Classic rock is overwhelmingly popular among all Americans, but older adults show an even greater appreciation for it than younger adults.
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Americans' views on book bans and the challenged books that they have read
Book bans divide Americans — there is no clear majority when it comes to whether books should be removed from public libraries or public school spaces.
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Idris Elba tops a list of actors Americans were polled about to next play James Bond
Who do Americans want to play James Bond? While nearly half aren't sure, those with an opinion are most likely to select Idris Elba as their preferred future Bond when presented with a list of 10 possibilities
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What do Americans say about art styles and their own artistic abilities?
Younger adults are particularly confident in their own artistic ability and more likely to know and like many different styles of art.
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How often and why do Americans rewatch TV shows?
Half of American TV watchers say they rewatch episodes of TV they've seen before at least once a week.Two-thirds of TV watchers say they've seen the same season of TV at least twice, and nearly half have seen the same season at least three times.
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Which well-known works do Americans think are art — and which do they think they could replicate?
Almost one-quarter of Americans say they could probably or definitely replicate "Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat" by Vincent Van Gogh.
about 2 months agoArticle
What do Americans think about works of art that depict nudity?
Three-quarters (75%) of Americans say they do not find the depiction of nudity in paintings and sculptures by classical artists to be problematic.
about 2 months agoArticle
The best Major League Baseball mascots, ranked by Americans
The Detroit Tigers mascot, PAWS, landed in the top spot by winning 70.3% of its weighted matchups.
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What movie do Americans think should win Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars?
Which nominee do people think should take home the Best Picture award? "Top Gun: Maverick" comes in on top at 15%, trailed closely by "Avatar: The Way of Water" at 12%.
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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at last year’s Oscars. Do Americans think he was wrong?
About one-quarter (26%) of Americans say that both Will Smith and Chris Rock were wrong, but what Will Smith did was worse.
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The most popular Taylor Swift albums in the U.S.: a ranking, based on her fans
Before her Eras tour begins, a new YouGov survey sought to create a definitive ranking of Taylor Swift's existing albums among fans of her music in the United States.
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How often Americans attend — and how they feel about — 20 kinds of special occasions
Around half of people have ever attended each of three other wedding-related events: a bridal or wedding shower (55%), a bachelor or bachelorette party (51%), or an engagement party (43%).
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Americans' relationship with romantic comedies: It's complicated
Majorities of Americans believe that for a movie to be considered a romantic comedy, a couple must encounter obstacles that are surmounted and a dramatic romantic gesture must occur.
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Americans' favorite romantic comedies
Topping the list of 65 classics: Pretty Woman, Sleepless in Seattle, and Sixteen Candles.
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What concerns Americans about the future of the U.S. tech industry?
Large majorities of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about its influence on elections, the spread of misinformation, and a loss of privacy.
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The best national parks to visit in the United States, according to Americans who have visited them
Among people who have visited them, the national parks most likely to be strongly recommended are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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The best places to visit in the United States, according to Americans who have visited them
The most strongly recommended place to visit is the Pearl Harbor National Memorial / USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Americans recall their membership in high school cliques
The two most widely reported cliques — athletes and popular kids — were present in half of Americans' high schools, according to their recollections.
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How Americans celebrate their birthdays
When it comes to holidays Americans enjoy, their birthday outranks many others, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, and New Year's Eve.
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