Wayne's World (1992), directed by Penelope Spheeris, is a comedic film about Wayne Campbell and his best friend Garth Algar, who host a public-access television show-Wayne's World-from Wayne's parents' basement. A producer who has recently purchased their show in a lucrative deal for Wayne and Garth reminds Wayne that a condition of his contract is to promote a local arcade chain on the show. In this scene shot at a snack table, Wayne responds with statements like "Contract or no, I will not bow to any sponsor," while lifting up a box of Pizza Hut pizza and taking out a slice as he smiles at the audience. Which theorist would be most interested in this satire of capitalism in general and product placement in particular?

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Theodor Adorno would be most interested in this satire of capitalism and product placement, as he was a critical theorist who critiqued the culture industry and its role in promoting consumerism and manipulating mass culture.

Wayne's World (1992), Directed by Penelope Spheeris, Is a Comedic