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LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 months agoIt’s a political comics thing that I believe originally started in England like 250 years ago. The comic is meant simultaneously to be funny and legitimate political propaganda. To ensure that the political propaganda message is not lost on the masses they label everything to make sure their message most clearly gets across.
QuazarOmega@lemy.lol 10 months ago
That’s actually cool to know, though I dislike the practice, they kinda look like previous century memes lol
That was lost on me either way, but I guess it’s just my lack of knowledge on US’s history 👀
Phrodo_00@lemmy.world 10 months ago
The cartoon shows the US aligning with Panama separatist factions to break from Colombia so that they can permit the construction of the channel.
Panama was a separate colony from Colombia, but they joined when becoming independent.
MotoAsh@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I find it utterly hilarious that the cited purpose is clarity, but the referenced comic required explanation. Bravo.
Also thanks for the explanation because I wasn’t picking it up, either.
thatgirlwasfire@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I’m guessing you just don’t know History very well, i didn’t need any sort of explanation to understand the comic.
QuazarOmega@lemy.lol 10 months ago
Thanks for the explanation!
NathanielThomas@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Memes are essentially the same as political cartoons but done with less effort and intelligence.
Phrodo_00@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I don’t necessary know about the intelligence part, I’ve seen plenty of braindead political cartoons
QuazarOmega@lemy.lol 10 months ago
I’ll have you know I put a lot of effort into my own memes
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MotoAsh@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I’m not seeing too many labels. You get an F for this political meme, good sir!
… I know it’s not political, but how am I to know without labels??