“With the end of the recession, the British sense of cynicism has resurfaced. Finally people are tiring of the nauseating mantra “Keep Calm and Carry On”. Slogans far truer to our national character are bursting forth on T-shirts and posters. “Now Panic and Freak Out” comes in sombre blue with an upside-down crown to rival the gaudy red optimism of “Keep Calm”. Devised by 21-year-old UK designer Olly Moss as a “silly little response” to the Keep Calm message, it has become an industry in its own right with tea-towels (£7.95) and mugs (£10.95) available on Amazon and at Selfridges.””
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3 replies on “‘Panic Now’: the new slogan for our times”
“Brilliant! Our ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ merchandise was perfect for our recent brush with hurricane Irene! http://wp.me/p1FPR6-69” info@teaandsympathynewyork.com 30/08/11
“Great mugs aren’t they! I think every derivation is fascinating!” Bex Lewis 02/08/10
“I would advise against panic, but I will take one of those mugs.
-Jeff Finkelstein.”
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16/04/10