The introductions of smartphones and other technology into the lives of teenagers in the 21st century should be considered a paradigm shift because the lifestyle of Americans today has experienced a mass change from only 20 years ago. Everyday I wake up to the sound of “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles, I immediately reach […]
Month: September 2019
Who is the Modern Rosie the Riveter?
Rosie the Riveter is a well-known symbol throughout the United State. Her main purpose was to promote the movement of women into the workforce during World War II. She was created by artist J. Howard Miller as an advertisement in 1943 that was displayed on the Westinghouse Electric Corporation factory. Erick Trickey in his Washington […]
What saying is more convincing the “Don’t Drink and Drive”
Drunk driving accounts for 29% of all traffic related deaths in the United States (MADD). Organizations are constantly looking for ways to convince people not to drink and drive. This bumper stickers uses logos to convince people that drinking and driving is wrong in a comedic way. It is obvious that no one wants to […]
How Coca-Cola Took Advantage of Nationalism in WWII
1942, in the midst of World War II, men are being drafted and everyone is doing what they can for the war effort. America “home of the free” is fighting for the freedom of other countries threatened by Germany and Japan. This Coca-Cola advertisement published in 1942 feeds on the idea that people are loyal […]