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| | Why Arnold Matters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) |
 | | Arnolds ability to insinuate himself into any discourse or any metaphoric moment or any narrative thread is a remarkable feature of his stardom. |
 | | The viral complex called Arnold Schwarzenegger is not just referring to the actual person, but to the entire collection of ideas, images, actions, stories, metaphors, jokes, rumors, films, websites, fan activities, magazine covers, dreams, weight-training equipment, food supplements, t-shirts, interviews, photographs, memorabilia, film posters, newspaper articles, etc. that spread Arnold Schwarzenegger. |
 | | For example, Arnold Schwarzenegger, both the name and the idea, has been used as an adjective, a metaphor, an adverb, and a simile for those trying to talk about things big, expensive, powerful, violent, tough, and successful. |
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