In the 1990s, kids who chanted, "I want to be like Mike!" to express their admiration for Michael Jordan had
A) an overidentification with media figures.
B) all been paid by Nike to do so.
C) a role model relationship with a celebrity.
D) a serious consumption addiction.

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Kids who chanted "I want to be like Mike!" had a role model relationship with a celebrity, specifically Michael Jordan. They looked up to him as a successful athlete and wanted to emulate his success.

In the 1990s, Kids Who Chanted, "I Want to Be