Friday, 16 March 2012

Keep Calm ...

and curse when you lose the post you were working on.Not really.



Today I very surprised to learn the origins of this simple yet inspiring propaganda 'poster' that is now a world wide phenomenon. Thanks to Barter Books the image was re discovered in 2001.




Keep Calm poster ` one of the first truly iconic images of the 21st century.

There have been so many clever and witty pardodies , some very inspiring ones too. The spinoffs and merchandise a retailers bonanza.
Since Crown Copyright expires on artistic works created by the UK government after 50 years, the image is now in the public domain ~Wikipedia.

Though some have tried to copyright it .

 

I know I feel very connected to this simple and timeless phrase or rather the parodies. On many occasions it speaks volumes in 5-6 words. I don't know why though.

I know I am going to download the app - and the Keep Calm poster generator

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Alyce · 687 weeks ago

I can't watch the video right now as I'm in the library ("studying"!) but I'll be back to watch it later, it's intriguing! I too like the signs/quotes/posters. Some are so witty and funny, others are a little groan-worthy-corny. I like my Keep Calm And Sew On one my Secret Santa got me!
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Kate Sins · 687 weeks ago

oooh, this is a delightful story. i have a Keep Calm and Carry On mug I got for Christmas from my Secret Santa and it's such a beautiful daily reminder...

thanks for sharing Trish, what a lovely thing to watch today.
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Emily · 687 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing this!
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kelley · 687 weeks ago

Love the clip. Thanks for it, so interesting and the narrators voice is mesmerising.

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astrogirl9 14p · 687 weeks ago

Great story! I must admit I don't like the spin off posters, but the words on the original are lovely, and that bookshop, AMAZING
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Norlin · 687 weeks ago

That's interesting! Thanks for sharing the story behind the "Keep Calm" slogan. :)
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thetruthaboutmummy 50p · 687 weeks ago

There is a lot of meaning in those few words. Sometimes I hear myself saying something very similar in my head. You know, when the kids are loud and you've totally forgotten what 'me times' is. Such a great story too :)
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Dorothy · 687 weeks ago

Thanks so much for sharing this, Trish! I had no idea about any of this and I love new information... Off to generate my own poster :)

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Daisy · 687 weeks ago

I love it!that little video wasso sweet and interesting! Thanks for sharing Trish!
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Neen · 687 weeks ago

Wow how interesting! I've seen the posters & some parodies obviously on the net but had no idea it was a government poster from the war. It has a whole new element of depth now.
I simply MUST GO to that book shop! Oh its heaven!
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Julie · 686 weeks ago

Wow! That keep calm poster generator app is really gorgeous! I've just downloaded it and I'm totally amazed!
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Denyse · 686 weeks ago

I want to go there...how beautiful and serene is that place. Thanks Trish. Such a great piece to view and listen to. Denyse
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