… popular culture and yet has been largely neglected by cultural sociologists.

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… the stylistic elements and cultural references of his performances as on the grave nature of his revelations. I pay particular attention to Peker's skillful projection of an authentic persona as an antihero––and thus explore the political uses of a genre that is prevalent in contemporary +

… engendered in Turkey's public sphere. The videos contained serious allegations about prominent government officials and businesspeople and became immensely popular in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In the article I argue that the efficacy of Peker’s online crusade depended as much on +

… debate they engendered in Turkey's public sphere. The videos contained serious allegations about prominent government officials and businesspeople and became immensely popular in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In the article I argue that the efficacy of Peker’s online +

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