The euro has been predicted to eventually replace the dollar in United States currency. The dollar bill simply is not able to hold its ground against foreign currencies anymore. Pop culture is helping initiate the change from dollar to euro. Famous rap artist Jay-Z flashes stacks of euros in his new video for the song "Blue Magic" off of the "American Gangster" soundtrack. The official merchandise web site for the Wu-Tang Clan now lists CD prices in euros only. It is speculation that supermodel Gisele Bundchen is also requesting to be paid in euros, rather than dollars. Market researchers across the country agree that a new pop culture obsession with euros may cause the United States to hit a "point of recognition," where the country wakes up and realizes it is time for a change.
Newsweek. 19 November 2007. 14.
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