VINTAGE 1960'S DRUGS ARE FUN ANTI DRUGS PROPAGANDA POSTER SMART SET DARE Ironic

The 1960s were a decade marked the spread of drug use. When the movement that encourages the use of stimulants to explore new experiences becomes a trend that holds people's destiny, this affects the world in general and young people in particular, especially when it is a rebellious and curious age. With that serious situation, anti-drug campaigns have been implemented in the 1960s. Typically, a series of anti-drug propaganda posters were spread. This poster metaphorizes the widespread drug problem in the 60s through the words "DRUGS ARE FUN!" and "YOU'LL DIE LAUGHING!". It is emphasized by sans-serif, upper-case, and enlarged typeface. It is clearly shown through the image of a smiling man lying in a coffin. Graphic designers have played an essential role in the fight against drugs at the time by utilizing illustrations and typography to create these posters. Conveys the message that people with an addiction don't realize their drug use is bringing them closer to their Death

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