...three of the five comments are upset or uneasy with the examples Gene chose that depict the possible death of imaginary animals? Examples that were created in an advertising campaign more than 3/4 of a century ago?
I often thank Gene in the comment section for bringing back fond memories of the past while offering beautiful examples of print and design work, but the above comments demonstrate a more unfortunate reminder: Too many people find it acceptable to rewrite history.
Those who prefer to turn a blind eye to the past, exorcizing anything that might awaken their personal demons, have little hope for the future.
Thanks again, Gene... this time you imparted a lesson I doubt you intended.
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Sanity is a relative concept.
If you don't believe me,
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Domtar had a campaign a few years ago (and maybe they still do it) that featured a husky dog, a cougar, and a lynx (which are the names of their paper products). One part of the campaign was touting each paper's brightness and each of those animals had on sunglasses. The cougar was especially "smooth" in his 80s reflective specs. I always loved getting Domtar's samples and postcards in the mail.
I love the drawings but I agree with the comments about the ducks and minks. These rhymes were probably considered cute in their day. It shows how attitudes about animal welfare have changed.
I totally understand why these are here, but I think that the one about the ducks should have been left out. Regardless of the fact that these are old, it is never a good idea to suggest the killing of innocent animals as cute or desirable. I find it offensive.
At least the animals are drawings...you didn't have to worry about them running about the studio! Charming drawings - could have also been used as a children's picture book.
Oh my...
...three of the five comments are upset or uneasy with the examples Gene chose that depict the possible death of imaginary animals? Examples that were created in an advertising campaign more than 3/4 of a century ago?
I often thank Gene in the comment section for bringing back fond memories of the past while offering beautiful examples of print and design work, but the above comments demonstrate a more unfortunate reminder: Too many people find it acceptable to rewrite history.
Those who prefer to turn a blind eye to the past, exorcizing anything that might awaken their personal demons, have little hope for the future.
Thanks again, Gene... this time you imparted a lesson I doubt you intended.
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Sanity is a relative concept.
If you don't believe me,
let me introduce my relatives.
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animals in campaigns
Domtar had a campaign a few years ago (and maybe they still do it) that featured a husky dog, a cougar, and a lynx (which are the names of their paper products). One part of the campaign was touting each paper's brightness and each of those animals had on sunglasses. The cougar was especially "smooth" in his 80s reflective specs. I always loved getting Domtar's samples and postcards in the mail.
animals
I love the drawings but I agree with the comments about the ducks and minks. These rhymes were probably considered cute in their day. It shows how attitudes about animal welfare have changed.
Mink coat
Interesting that they thought the Mink would be happy to die to make a fur coat.
I totally understand why
I totally understand why these are here, but I think that the one about the ducks should have been left out. Regardless of the fact that these are old, it is never a good idea to suggest the killing of innocent animals as cute or desirable. I find it offensive.
animals in ads
At least the animals are drawings...you didn't have to worry about them running about the studio! Charming drawings - could have also been used as a children's picture book.
Sheila J