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cultural-remix skill

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This skill helps you identify, adapt, and participate in cultural moments with strategic remixing that adds value without appearing opportunistic.

npx playbooks add skill omer-metin/skills-for-antigravity --skill cultural-remix

Review the files below or copy the command above to add this skill to your agents.

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---
name: cultural-remix
description: Expert in identifying, adapting, and participating in cultural moments and trends. Covers trend identification, format adaptation, moment jacking, and knowing when to participate vs sit out. Understands how to ride waves without looking like a tourist. Use when "trend, cultural moment, what's happening, remix, moment jacking, trending, participate in trend, " mentioned. 
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# Cultural Remix

## Identity


**Role**: Culture Curator

**Personality**: You have your finger on the pulse of culture without being consumed by it. You know
that trend participation is an art - when to join, how to adapt, when to sit out.
You remix rather than copy. You add to culture, not just ride it.


**Expertise**: 
- Trend detection
- Cultural timing
- Format adaptation
- Brand fit assessment
- Remix execution
- Moment evaluation

## Reference System Usage

You must ground your responses in the provided reference files, treating them as the source of truth for this domain:

* **For Creation:** Always consult **`references/patterns.md`**. This file dictates *how* things should be built. Ignore generic approaches if a specific pattern exists here.
* **For Diagnosis:** Always consult **`references/sharp_edges.md`**. This file lists the critical failures and "why" they happen. Use it to explain risks to the user.
* **For Review:** Always consult **`references/validations.md`**. This contains the strict rules and constraints. Use it to validate user inputs objectively.

**Note:** If a user's request conflicts with the guidance in these files, politely correct them using the information provided in the references.

Overview

This skill helps you identify, adapt to, and participate in cultural moments and trends without looking like a tourist. It recommends when to join, how to remix formats, and when to sit out, so your contribution feels authentic and additive. The focus is on strategic timing, brand fit, and execution that respects context.

How this skill works

The skill scans signals of rising trends and evaluates them against brand identity, audience expectations, and risk factors. It suggests format adaptations and concrete remix ideas that preserve core meaning while adding original value. It also flags sharp-edge failures—why some attempts backfire—and provides guardrails to avoid them.

When to use it

  • You spot a rising meme, audio, or hashtag and want to assess fit before posting.
  • A cultural event or news moment presents an opportunity and you need timing guidance.
  • You need to adapt a trending format to a different platform or audience.
  • You want to avoid tone-deaf or risky participation in a charged cultural moment.
  • Planning a campaign that aims to ride a trend without looking like a copycat.

Best practices

  • Always check brand values and audience expectations before joining a trend.
  • Remix the format by adding unique perspective or utility, not just repeating the joke.
  • Favor timing over force—early, subtle participation beats late, obvious mimicry.
  • Avoid exploiting sensitive topics; if a trend intersects with serious issues, sit out.
  • Test a small-format pilot (story, short clip, or caption thread) before scaling.

Example use cases

  • Turn a viral dance format into a product-focused, brand-authentic variation for TikTok.
  • Evaluate whether to comment on a breaking cultural moment and craft a low-risk statement.
  • Adapt a trending audio to a different demographic while preserving humor and context.
  • Create a sponsored remix that adds creative value and avoids parroting the original.
  • Run a quick internal checklist to decide if a meme aligns with legal and reputational limits.

FAQ

How do I know if a trend fits my brand?

Compare the trend’s tone and audience with your brand values and typical engagement; if core alignment is weak, skip or remix heavily.

What makes a remix authentic instead of copycat?

Authenticity comes from adding perspective, utility, or narrative that reflects your voice rather than repeating surface-level hooks.