Cutting Edge
You've seen this poster before. (Take my word for it -- you have.) I don't know where I came across it, but I loved the sentiment, and I ordered a copy. It was originally designed in England during the Blitz of World War II, when German bombs are falling on London. No need to panic lads. Keep on with your business.Now it turns out that, in these unsettled times, the poster has become a big seller.
Personally, I've been trying not to panic for almost two years now. Welcome, World!
There is no fuss, no frills, no clever design or wordplay, just the crown of George VI on a red background and a five-word message: Keep Calm And Carry On.
It is a veritable stiff upper-lip of a poster and has been heralded the 'greatest motivational poster ever'. It hangs on walls everywhere from Buckingham Palace to the National Trust HQ, No10 to the officers' mess in Basra.
Its message pops up on mugs, mouse mats, tea towels, T-shirts (David Beckham reportedly has one), rugs and even the cover of a recent magazine for hedge fund managers.
posted by Mr. Mac | 9:09 PM
2 Comments:
The first thing i thought of when i saw that sign was "Lord of the Flies". No matter how many signs you read im assuming its still pretty hard to NOT fear the thousand of bombs destroying everything you know and love.
-TK-
I'm sorry but I honestly don't see how reading the words "Keep calm" or even "Carry on" would be motivational. It's not like I'm going to read it and say "Hmm, that poster is right, I SHOULD keep calm!" It's just not realistic. And in terms of purpose, you would think people would be smart enough to deal with things calmly and roll with the punches but I guess that's assuming too much.
-Kevin Jacobsen
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