Todays Events Mimicked 100 Years Ago for Russian Life Mag
Andrew Robichaud — July 6, 2009 — Social Good
References: gordei.livejournal & behance.net
The world of the past was a corrupt place, (of course, it’s all relative) but I think if you threw today's problems at them, they wouldn’t know what to do.
These photos speak a different truth about what it might have been. The collection shows government censorship (sewing mouths), fast food restaurants (McDonald’s dude), and freaky mail delivery (with a scythe).
We can’t really say what the world would look like if our problems were theirs and their problems were ours, and I’m not in any rush to find out.
These photos speak a different truth about what it might have been. The collection shows government censorship (sewing mouths), fast food restaurants (McDonald’s dude), and freaky mail delivery (with a scythe).
We can’t really say what the world would look like if our problems were theirs and their problems were ours, and I’m not in any rush to find out.
Trend Themes
-
Historical Mimicry — Exploring how today's problems are represented in historical media for commentary and comparison.
-
Government Censorship — The use of censorship in media and its implications on societal control in the present day.
-
Fast Food Dominance — Documenting the growth of fast food chains and its impact on global culture over time.
Industry Implications
-
Advertising — Opportunities exist for brands to use historical mimicry in their advertising to highlight social and political issues.
-
Media — Disruptive innovation opportunities for media companies to take a bold stance and address government censorship and propaganda in their content.
-
Food and Beverage — Fast food brands and their competitors have an opportunity to explore the societal impact of fast food dominance through commentary and self-reflection.
1.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
