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LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
Thanks for the explanation!
NathanielThomas@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Memes are essentially the same as political cartoons but done with less effort and intelligence.
Phrodo_00@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I don’t necessary know about the intelligence part, I’ve seen plenty of braindead political cartoons
QuazarOmega@lemy.lol 1 year ago
I’ll have you know I put a lot of effort into my own memes
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MotoAsh@lemmy.world 1 year 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??