Money or Choice?
Interesting point about the shallowness of pop culture. I agree but to what extent is sophistication available to the masses. It's said that 95% of the people earn less than 100k/yr.
It cost more to go to the Seattle symphony than it does a Mariners game. How many people can enjoy a $60 Cabernet on a regular basis.
On the other hand things like Monster Truck rallys, WWF events, Supercross and rock concerts aren't cheap.
What is available to everyone (that can read) is learning. Museums of art, industry, and history don’t cost much more than a movie.
Being well read is a choice
Maybe that's where the division is.