What's the Story Behind This Old Poster?

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In summary, the conversation revolved around an old poster that was found and shared for amusement. The group discussed the meaning of the poster and how it was used for propaganda during WWII. The poster was also referenced in a modern context, as it was used as inspiration for a poster for a local sports team. The conversation ended with a humorous interpretation of the poster's message.
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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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[PLAIN]http://www.wwii-collectibles.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/uspaf265.jpg
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.
 
  • #6
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.
 
  • #8
I am an old poster,
 
  • #9
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.
 
  • #10
Andre said:
I am an old poster,

:rofl:
 

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