Lets explore signs, signifiers and hidden cultural myths. Why is wrestling the perfect example of this code? Who was Roland Barthes? And why was he the first smark?
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Sources -
Barthes, R (1957). Mythologies. France: Les Lettres Novelles. 10-24 - http://web.mit.edu/21l.432/www/readings/Barthes_WorldOfWrestling.pdf
AEW Dynamite (11/8/20) - Jon Moxley promo before contract signing with Kenny Omega
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