Axis Conversations CT: The 20 Biggest Cultural Events of 2025, PART 2: Top 10
Dec 26, 2025
Dive into 2025's hottest cultural moments, from the chaotic rise of AI-generated videos to Kendrick Lamar's polarizing Super Bowl performance. Discover how an American became pope and the buzz around Taylor Swift's engagement. Sabrina Carpenter sparks discussions on hypersexualization, while Stranger Things concludes its nostalgic journey. Don’t miss the Minecraft movie trend and the viral catchphrase '6-7.' And finally, explore the cultural impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the global success of K-pop Demon Hunters.
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Mainstream AI Video Became 'Slop'
- 2025 made AI-generated video mainstream but often produced grotesque, historically inaccurate deepfakes.
- Axis calls this low-quality output "slop" and warns of cultural consequences for the next generation.
Kendrick's Halftime Set Provoked National Debate
- Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl set sparked broad public reaction by centering his Black experience and confrontational lyrics.
- His onstage call accusing Drake of being a pedophile became an infamous halftime moment that drove conversation.
An American Pope Could Reframe Faith For Teens
- The 2025 conclave elected an American pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV.
- Axis suggests an American pope may make Catholicism feel more tangible and approachable for U.S. youth.