Two traditions, art & science; fiction and nonfiction; fun and work; Martial and Polybius. Obviously, the two coexisted for thousands of years. One died out, the other did not.

Tiktok is keeping the tradition/legacy of Homer, Wallack, Wagner, Lloyd and the popular stage alive. Nothing wrong with that. Just call it for what it is and have your fun.

Back by popular demand; inspired by; based on; adapted, adopted, appropriated from the true tradition of shanties but... not the truth.