I can’t remember exactly when the “Keep Calm and Carry On” parody posters started surfacing, but I have to say that I am impressed that they still are around. While they are not as popular as they used to be, I still find them kind of entertaining.
For those who don’t know, these are based off of some unissued, WWII, propaganda posters on the event that the Germans invaded Britain. At least, that is what this website tells me.
I think the reason they are so popular is:
- They are easy to duplicate.
- They can be applied to any topic.
- It is fun to say.
- The original design was just that awesome.
Personally, I like the posters that keep as much as the original design/ wording as possible. Below I include three of my favorites from a Google search.
Photo courtesy of zazzle.com. What’s better than combining two trends into one design?
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com. I would have liked this design even better if it read, “Keep calm and put your glasses on.”
Photo courtesy of dumpaday.com. This one makes more sense if you have seen Star Wars.
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