An icon can mean different things to different people. There are cultural icons that will symbolize an object or subject of some kind of significance. It will have some kind of importance or be held in high regard to a group of people. Popular icons will be a person or object that is famous for defining a time in history or a society. Icons can reflect on religion, or economics, others can represent wealth, accomplishments in sports, or the result of hard work. Others icons represent entertainment and celebrities. There are three icons that I have selected that have meaning to me for different reasons, Elton John, the cartoon character “Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Oprah.
Image 1 Elton John, 2010. Note.Image fom Elton John. Retrieved January 9, 2011 from
Elton John is an iconic figure to me for because his music is part of my childhood growing up, some of his songs have importance to me. I am referring to earlier songs from him in the 1970’s. In 1970, Elton John released “Good Bye Yellow Brick Road,” and “Your Song.” In 1972 “Rocket Man” (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) was released; these have sentimental value to me along with some others. My Dad listened to music every night after working all day and I was exposed to many different types of music. Elton John was one of my favorites growing up, my family tells funny stories about how I would sing and dance to songs from Elton John and that I knew the words to the songs even at the age of three. When I hear his songs from this time period, it represents my childhood and always reminds me of a good, content feeling at home with my dad.
Image 2 Clifford the Big Red Dog, 2011. Note. Image from Clifford the Big Red Dog. Retrieved January 9, 2011 from
My next icon is ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog.’ This popular icon is of importance to me because all three of my children were fascinated with this T.V. show when they were each around the age of three or four. This cartoon dog is a representation of my children’s youth and takes me back to being at home with them as they grew up. It was a simpler time and reminds me whenever I see it on T.V. today of a good place and time in my life. The character also represents a simpler time verses now, as they encounter difficult things as they grow up.
Image 3 Oprah, 2010. Note. Image from Oprah. Retrived January 9, 2011 from
My last choice as a popular icon is Oprah. Oprah is a great representation of success for women and anyone that wants to accomplish what seems impossible. She has determination and is giving to others and shares in her success. She has been a leader in education for underprivileged children, created her own production company, encourages reading with Oprah’s Book Club, and began the ‘No Phone Zone’ in 2010. This encourages guests and viewers to sign a pledge not to use their phone while driving. She overcame obstacles as a child and succeeded. Oprah has an appealing personality, funny, caring, and a great entertainer for T.V. She represents hope for anyone with dreams of doing what you love and creating a great success.
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