Monday, January 18, 2010

Highbrow vs. Lowbrow

The difference between highbrow and lowbrow is explained below:

a highbrow book or movie is one that you should read or see; it has won many awards or is mentioned in "cultured" circles as a great piece of work;
(Halle Berry would say, Monter's Ball, [Academy Award for Best Actress])

a lowbrow book or movie is one that you want to read or see; it is more widespread in the general public and is mentioned by virtually everyone;
(Halle Berry would say, X-Men, [Pop culture phenomenon])

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