What's the Story Behind This Old Poster?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around an old poster and its historical context, exploring its meaning and the techniques used in propaganda. Participants share their thoughts on the poster's intent and its relevance to contemporary themes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express amusement at the poster and share links to images of it.
  • One participant suggests that the poster was likely aimed at conserving fuel during the war.
  • Another participant notes that a local graphics artist has adapted old propaganda posters for a modern sports team, highlighting the ongoing influence of such imagery.
  • There are comments reflecting on how the audience was targeted in the past, with one participant speculating on the message of silence in the context of wartime communication.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share various interpretations and insights about the poster, but there is no consensus on its specific meaning or implications.

Contextual Notes

Some interpretations depend on assumptions about historical context and the intended audience of the poster, which remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in historical propaganda, graphic design, or the cultural impact of wartime messaging may find this discussion relevant.

Willowz
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I just saw this old poster. I had a chuckle.

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I'm sure some of you have plenty of this.

Oh, and it'd be fun if you could explain the meaning of the previous poster just off the top of your head.
 
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That's a doozie.
 
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I actually gave this one to my daughter to post in her college dorm room :biggrin:.

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Willowz said:
Oh, and it'd be fun if you could explain the meaning of the previous poster just off the top of your head.

I would imagine it was aimed at conserving fuel needed for the war.
 
Here's one similar to Willowz's

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Interestingly, A local graphics artist has borrowed on some of this old propaganda posters( the one above included) as posters for the Timbers, our MLS team.

This is what he did with this one:

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The symbols represent the different sections making up the "Timber's Army".
 
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It's pretty interesting how they targeted the audience back then.
 
I am an old poster,
 
Willowz said:
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It's pretty interesting how they targeted the audience back then.
I'm not sure, but something like
Shame on you chatterbox! The enemy is listening. Silence is mandatory.
 
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Andre said:
I am an old poster,

:smile:
 

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