Monday 7 November 2011

Media, Advertising and Propaganda

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Literal meaning: Obama is a snob
Abstract meaning: Obama isn't one of us and shouldn't be in power.

http://tutzone.net/wp-content/uploads/tutzone/creativeads/20%20Nike%20-%20Warriors%20Don%27t%20Cry%20Over%20Split%20Skin.jpg
Literal meaning: Football players are strong and they don't cry over split skin.
Abstract meaning: Shed your skin and become as good as a footballer by wearing Nike.
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Literal meaning: Brush your teeth with 'Formula' and your teeth become really strong.
Abstract meaning: Break the system when you brush with Formula.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/%27Destroy_this_mad_brute%27_WWI_propaganda_poster_(US_version).jpg
Literal meaning: The kaiser is like King Kong.
Abstract meaning: Defeat a monster like King Kong when you join the army.
http://designrelated.tv/inspiration/wwII_posters/fish_sucker_propaganda_poster.jpg
Literal meaning: Be quiet otherwise you will get killed or caught.
Abstract meaning: Open your mouth and you'll be stupid like a fish.
http://cdn.gunaxin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/propaganda_quiet.jpg
Literal meaning: Be quiet or a spy might hear.
Abstract meaning: America wants you to shut up.

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